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A message from MoveOn.com
Over the last four days, something incredible has happened. CBS has received over 340,000 emails and phone calls asking it to stop its censorship. Clearly a huge number of us believe that CBS's refusal to run our Voter Fund ad, while allowing the Bush White House to run an advocacy ad of its own, is just plain wrong.
Columnists and editorial pages are writing about it. And on Monday, FCC commissioner Michael Copps issued a statement on it. These folks understand that this issue isn't just about our Voter Fund's ad -- an ad by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals was censored as well. At heart, it's about free speech. Huge companies like CBS that control access to the publicly owned airwaves have to air opposing points of view.
CBS still refuses to run "Child's Pay." But together, we can increase the pressure on CBS. And through the power of the Internet, we can make sure that millions of people see the ad and learn about the controversy.
Columnists and editorial pages are writing about it. And on Monday, FCC commissioner Michael Copps issued a statement on it. These folks understand that this issue isn't just about our Voter Fund's ad -- an ad by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals was censored as well. At heart, it's about free speech. Huge companies like CBS that control access to the publicly owned airwaves have to air opposing points of view.
CBS still refuses to run "Child's Pay." But together, we can increase the pressure on CBS. And through the power of the Internet, we can make sure that millions of people see the ad and learn about the controversy.
Check out the ad here.
Go here to send an email to CBS and to sign the petition.
Next, consider taking a moment to call CBS and let them know why you believe their refusal to run ads like this one is wrong. If you call, please be calm and polite -- it's not the folks who answer the phones' fault that CBS made this decision. You can reach them at:
CBS Comment Line
212) 975-4321
One other piece of great news: Senators Durbin (D-IL) and Wyden (D-OR) and over 20 members of the House of Representatives released letters today asking CBS to run ads like "Child's Pay." Congratulations: the ground swell that you started has reached our nation's capital.
CBS Comment Line
212) 975-4321
One other piece of great news: Senators Durbin (D-IL) and Wyden (D-OR) and over 20 members of the House of Representatives released letters today asking CBS to run ads like "Child's Pay." Congratulations: the ground swell that you started has reached our nation's capital.
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