Just kind of funny is all
The letter I got Thursday began:
" If you were given the opportunity to become part of a community of people who cherish their rights, and the rights of others, to think, speak and act for themselves - people who get involved when they know they can make a difference - wouldn't you jump at the chance without even thinking twice?"
This is this the letter I got from KZYX radio on Thursday at home.
It went on to say that "Fostering acceptance of varying opinions and news sources is what free speech is all about."
Of course it's a mass mailing that takes no account of who's on the list. It just seems ironic and funny to get this letter - which goes on to ask me to donate to KZYX - after my suspension from the station.
A number of people have asked me this week if KZYX has asked me back as a programmer or tried to make amends in any way, and the answer is no. I got an email from KZYX affirming the official "warning" following suspension that my behavior (see earlier blog "KZYX isn't happy with me") elicited. I followed with my letter of resignation and that's been it.
Comments
If Bruce Anderson (editor and publisher of the Anderson Valley Advertiser) is correct, the radio station is unnecessarily putting up barriers to free speech.
Anderson claims that FCC and IRS fairness policies are aimed at making equal time available to candidates, not issues.
Since Measure B is an issue, those policies don't apply.
KZYX takes it upon itself, however, to impose a "fairness" policy on issues.
In so doing, it cannot claim (with any accuracy, that is) that it is taking action against you or Mary Aigner based on fear that its license could be revoked.
That said, however, and imperfect though KZYX is, I hope it continues to receive community support.
Belinda Rawlins can be persuaded to change the station's policies to conform to actual federal policies, not illusionary dictates.
Posted by: Janie | May 2, 2008 12:11 PM