Action Alert! Speak out Against Big Media While You Still Can

You need to decide something and you need to do so now. The question at issue is, “Does media consolidation really matter?” The FCC has opened up a narrow window of opportunity for you to comment on further consolidation in the media industry. I think every American should file a comment with the FCC.

Here are the top three reasons

1. Free press grants power to the people. According to the Supreme Court, "An informed public depends on accurate and effective reporting by the news media. No individual can obtain for himself the information needed for the intelligent discharge of his political responsibilities. For most citizens the prospect of personal familiarity with newsworthy events is hopelessly unrealistic. In seeking out the news the press therefore acts as an agent of the public at large. It is the means by which the people receive that free flow of information and ideas essential to intelligent self-government. By enabling the public to assert meaningful control over the political process, the press performs a crucial function in effecting the societal purpose of the First Amendment." Saxbe v. Washington Post Co., 417 U.S. 843 (1974)



2. A free press allows diversity in points of view. More media owners (less consolidation) mean more views and greater public debate. Wouldn’t that have been nice during the run-up to the war in Iraq?



3. A free and diverse press serves local communities. They focus on important local issues, not just what is pushed down from headquarters.

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The FCC is pushing through a ruling that would permit large conglomerates, like News Corp, Viacom and General Electric, to control more local television, radio and newspapers.

Visit this URL to check out what's at stake and send a loud message directly to the FCC: http://www.stopbigmedia.com/comment.php