Media Consolidation

Fred Schaich
IFARA, Portland, OR
wrote:

"The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) is moving toward a
consolidation of American Media. That means that a one big media company can own all
newspapers, radio, and TV stations in one community, controlling all the news,
media, and entertainment, and it's content. This may be decided in December 2007.
Several hearing were held with short notice. The one in Seattle on November 9, 2007
was set up with only 5 days notice. Still, over 1000 people attended. Over 275
people signed up for public testimony, which went on past 1 am. Each person was
allowed up to 2 minutes. This and other uploaded videos are their testimony. (Not
covered by the big media outlets) -- this is one of the few places where you can
hear their non-censored views."

It really bothers me that such an important issue is announced with "only 5 days notice". I begs the question who is the FCC commissioner working for? The people or the lobbyist of big media?

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