TechN9ne--Is this your stand?

[FreedomLost]

Through your interviews and music, this reminded me of your stand. As you continue to grow, personally and professionally, will this continue to be a viewpoint you always believe in, or is this stance one you are willing to
adjust if you can personally benefit from the current practice?

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Crack Down on Corporate Radio Payola

Recent investigations of the radio music industry have revealed widespread abuse of anti-payola laws. Record labels have funneled money and prizes to radio broadcasters in exchange for radio play of their most bankable performers.

It is incumbent upon the FCC to investigate and impose penalties against broadcasters who take part in this listener deception and abuse our publicly owned airwaves to pad their wallets. Write the FCC's commissioners and urge them to stop corporate radio's race to the bottom.

Here is an example of an effective letter to those concerned

SEND THIS MESSAGE

Dear Commissioners:

Recent investigations by the New York State Attorney General's office have revealed widespread violations of laws against radio payola.

More than 140 stations were implicated in the first investigation made public by the Attorney General's office. The investigation alleges that the stations in question accepted cash and prizes to play artists that were hand-picked by the major recording labels. The radio stations aired these without disclosing to listeners the shadowy record deals that pushed the perfromers to the top of playlists.

This practice is not only dishonest. It's also against the law. The airwaves belong to the public, and since 1927, the federal government has required broadcasters who use them to serve the public interest. You owe it to the American public to put a stop to this deception. Please investigate to your fullest ability all cases of radio payola.

Sincerely,

(Your name)
(Your address)

 

[iam37one]

Where is the web site that has this so we can fill out a form and send it to "those concerned"? I'd send it to someone for sure.

 

[FreedomLost]

http://www.freepress.net/action/list.php

 

[iam37one]

http://www.freepress.net/action/fccpayola