Block FCC Handout

The FCC went ahead and decided to trade the best interests of America for the profits of telecommunication company giants, allowing them to gobble up more and more radio stations, TV stations, and newspapers within a single market. This will limit the amount and types of information that Americans will receive from their "local" media. Now, there is a bill in the US Senate to block this unfortunate act by the FCC. SJ 28 would block this consolidation by law. Now, we as responsible citizens need to let our Senators and Congressmen know that we support SJ 28 and that we expect them to do so as well. You can find the contact information for your Members of Congress here. I would suggest an e-mail such as the following be sent.

Message Header: Stop Big Media Handout: Support SJ 28

Dear Senator/Congressman XXX:

Please act swiftly to overturn the FCC's Dec. 18 vote to relax media ownership rules. By co-sponsoring the Resolution of Disapproval (SJ Res. 28) introduced by Sen. Byron Dorgan, you will be taking a stand for investigative journalism, local news and competition in our state.

Research shows that media consolidation means fewer perspectives and less of the news our communities need. This is especially troubling in an election year when citizens depend on our media for the information they need to make fundamental choices about the future of our country.

When the FCC voted this December, it ignored nearly universal public opposition -- just like it did in 2003, when the Senate voted to overturn similar rule changes.

The FCC's decision to let Big Media get even bigger will erode localism, diminish minority ownership and decrease competition.

Please support the Resolution of Disapproval and take a stand for better media today.

Sincerely,

John Doe
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Note that the above came from StopBigMedia.com.

7 March 2008