[sf-lug] USA - [Fwd: Don't Let Comcast Shut You Up]

Sun Mar 2 09:35:14 PST 2008

this seems worthwhile to me. here's a summary of some action
points, for those who'd like to avoid reading the full detail of the
message below:

1.  Tell the FCC to stop Comcast Web blocking.
http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=xa5CrzKNKi7z09HykzEjVA..

2.  Urge your representative to support the "Internet Freedom
Preservation Act."
http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=JCMVhjpuoPVCHL_1VIrS8A..

3.  Tell your friends to take action at SavetheInternet.com.
http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=3SOAC4-xPbNoZj9i5zc1xQ..

Take action on this important campaign at:
http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=LQ9hKv6G0oGykSy0Bmayow..

Tell your friends about this campaign at:
http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=EqZsD6ILraADzZsQAO4L-A..

Free Press is a national, nonpartisan organization working to reform
the media. Through education, organizing and advocacy, we promote
diverse and independent media ownership, strong public media, and
universal access to communications. Learn more at
http://www.freepress.net

On Feb 29, 2008, at 3:41 PM, bobbie sellers wrote:

> I was perhaps foolish to think this might be of interest
> but ignore if you are bored with politics.
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Don't Let Comcast Shut You Up
> Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:02:57 -0600 (CST)
> From: Timothy Karr, FreePress.net <list at freepress.net>
> Reply-To: Timothy Karr, FreePress.net <list at freepress.net>
> Organization: Free Press: media reform though education, organizing and
> advocacy
> To: bliss at california.com
>
>
> Free Press Action Alert
>
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=eTUPmgLL_HAkuR9freEyZA..
>
>
>
> Dear Bobbie,
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=YsuydILluQydgNPe9aur1g..
>
> Video: Comcast tries to buy our silence
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=jVMtJfcAqfEnpmUl6GCc6Q..
>
> We just caught Comcast Corp. stacking an FCC hearing
> with paid (and apparently sleepy) seat-fillers.
>
> The hearing was set up to investigate Comcast's recent blocking of the
> Internet. But Comcast packed the room so that the public couldn't get
> in to voice their support for Net Neutrality.
>
> We took pictures and recorded an interview that proves Comcast was
> taking seats from concerned citizens. Now, we need you to make sure
> that the company doesn't get away with this ever again. Here's what
> you can do:
>
> 1.  Tell the FCC to stop Comcast Web blocking.
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=xa5CrzKNKi7z09HykzEjVA..
>
> 2.  Urge your representative to support the "Internet Freedom
> Preservation Act."
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=JCMVhjpuoPVCHL_1VIrS8A..
>
> 3.  Tell your friends to take action at SavetheInternet.com.
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=3SOAC4-xPbNoZj9i5zc1xQ..
>
> Comcast is blocking the public debate just like it is blocking the
> Internet: it wields its substantial political and financial power to
> shut out debate and shut up people.
>
> Comcast paid people to fill space who were so
> uninterested in the issue that they took the opportunity to nap.
> Meanwhile, more than a hundred people with legitimate concerns were
> left out in the Boston cold. (Read more about it on our blog and the
> links below.)
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=u7sDqqr8i1noXmhZqldg2g..
>
> Tens of thousands of people have already used SavetheInternet.com --  
> the
> coalition organized by Free Press to fight for Net Neutrality --  to
> write the FCC (http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=m1MT9iYIXaORloFtmiVhsQ..
> ) about Comcast's blocking and urge their elected officials
> (http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=64Hp3_ot1cKnsZtFYRozdw.. ) to support
> the "Internet Freedom Preservation Act," a bipartisan bill that would
> re-establish Net Neutrality protections as a foundation of
> communications policy.
>
> For too long, media policymaking has been rigged against us. By taking
> action, we're sending a wakeup call to phone and cable lobbyists that
> they will no longer set the agenda.
>
> Whether it's on the Internet or at public hearings, we will stand up
> for everyone's right to connect and be heard.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Timothy Karr
> Campaign Director
> SavetheInternet.com
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=7Ynkg8y1XV_IGRZhisAJ1w..
>
> P.S. You can read more about Comcast's tactics here:
> 1.   They Took Your Seat, John Kerry at Huffington Post
>
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=pQiWPhY1o01gKe7mKLpSjw..
>
> 2.   Grassroots Support? Or Astroturf at Portfolio.com
>
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=X3lHuQKMLVFnIdJhcnt0PA..
>
> 3.   Allegations Fly in FCC Hearing Aftermath, from Associated
> Press
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=q9HPPYZySbwaCkGMqjR1hw..
>
> 4.   A View From Outside the Hearing, at SavetheInternet.com
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=IDOLsaLqz7rjwMh32Rm-ug..
>
> 5.   Audio: Media Minutes (5.8 Mb mp3)
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=7Ly4d5tHiigSalfwaWkxLw..
>
>
> Take action on this important campaign at:
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=LQ9hKv6G0oGykSy0Bmayow..
>
> Tell your friends about this campaign at:
> http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=EqZsD6ILraADzZsQAO4L-A..
>
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