From zeldman.com - because he says it better than I can:
FCC deadline nears
In any other western democracy, it would be the subject of intense public debate and 72pt newspaper headlines. But this revolution is not being televised, and even the best newspapers barely give it a (column) inch.
As we noted 11 days ago, the FCC is about to overturn laws preventing unilateral ownership of mass media. The existing rules promote localism and diversity. They are the very embodiment of the FCC’s mission and charter. Yet the FCC is almost certain to roll over and give the media conglomerates what they ask. If it does, one or two big companies will control what you and your family can read, watch, or listen to.
There is still time to tell your representatives how you feel about the hijacking of public airwaves by a few powerful corporations. But there is not much time. Short of a miracle, the FCC will “deregulate” American mass media on 2 June 2003.
FCC deadline nears
In any other western democracy, it would be the subject of intense public debate and 72pt newspaper headlines. But this revolution is not being televised, and even the best newspapers barely give it a (column) inch.
As we noted 11 days ago, the FCC is about to overturn laws preventing unilateral ownership of mass media. The existing rules promote localism and diversity. They are the very embodiment of the FCC’s mission and charter. Yet the FCC is almost certain to roll over and give the media conglomerates what they ask. If it does, one or two big companies will control what you and your family can read, watch, or listen to.
There is still time to tell your representatives how you feel about the hijacking of public airwaves by a few powerful corporations. But there is not much time. Short of a miracle, the FCC will “deregulate” American mass media on 2 June 2003.
