Attack on Free Speech in the Name of Diversity

The FCC announced a new advisory committee, "Commission's Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age". According to the FCC website, the mission of the diversity committee is to, "make recommendations to the FCC regarding policies and practices that will further enhance the ability of minorities and women to participate in telecommunications and related industries."

The members of this committee consists of representatives of more than a dozen liberal groups and not one conservative member.

Obama strategized in 2007 with the help of John Podesta that in order to clamp down on conservative talk radio there needed to be more female and minority owners which according to their own report were statistically more likely to be more liberal. This is why they are aiming for diversity of ownership.

You can sign a petition here: http://www.wnd.com/index.php?pageId=87882

I would like to suggest that we call or email the FCC in outrage at their plans!

File an online complaint here.  Or email them at fccinfo@fcc.gov.

Other FCC contact here:

1-888-225-5322 (1-888-CALL FCC) Voice: toll-free
1-888-835-5322 (1-888-TELL FCC) TTY: toll-free
1-866-418-0232 FAX: toll-free
(202) 418-1440 Elections & political candidate matters

Here is my email to the FCC.  Feel free to copy and send as well.

Dear Sirs or Madams,

I am deeply concerned about our government's attempt to control free speech through manipulation of ownership of media outlets in the name of "diversity".  I understand that a diversity committee has been formed to, "make recommendations to the FCC regarding policies and practices that will further enhance the ability of minorities and women to participate in telecommunications and related industries."

I also understand that this committee is comprised solely of members of liberal, left wing organizations and not one single conservative member has been asked to join.  This says nothing on your attempt to garner diversity but instead clarifies your attempt to control free speech by shutting down conservative voices.  I write you today to express my outrage and concern and demand that you dismantle this committee and cease all efforts to control free speech in this country.

Sincerely,

Lynn B. Pruitt