From the Family Research Council Action Update:
The Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is getting in the holiday spirit by urging his agency to give Americans an unexpected present this Christmas-free broadband Internet. For the past two years, FCC boss Kevin Martin has backed a plan that would use a bundle of inactive airwaves for wireless service across the U.S. Sweetening the deal for parents is Martin's condition that the broadband not only be fee-free but porn-free. Assuming the vote passes at the FCC's December 18 meeting, the winning bidder on the project must agree to install a filter that blocks adult content. Critics have pounced on the idea, complaining that Martin's family-friendly plan violates Americans' right to smut. Hardly, FRC argues, since users still have the option of paying for a service of their choice or removing the filter once they have proven to be 18 years of age. For parents burdened by web fees and cautious about Internet sleaze, the proposal is a win-win.
FRC has been supportive of the idea since it was developed and presented to Martin, and our team will continue to work with the administration to see it through. However, if the project does not have the support of at least three of the five commissioners on December 18, the issue may not be raised again before the agency switches hands.
Join us in nudging FCC Commissioners Deborah Taylor Tate (202-418-2500), Michael Copps (202-418-2000), Jonathan Adelstein (202-418-2300), and Robert McDowell (202-418-2200) to support Martin's plan by contacting their offices.
TAKE THE TIME TO CALL INTO THE FCC COMMISSIONERS! RECRUIT 5 FRIENDS TO DO THE SAME!
Email contacts for the FCC Commissioners:
Chairman Kevin J. Martin: KJMWEB@fcc.gov
Commissioner Michael J. Copps: Michael.Copps@fcc.gov
Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein: Jonathan.Adelstein@fcc.gov
Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate: dtaylortateweb@fcc.gov
Commissioner Robert McDowell: Robert.McDowell@fcc.gov
3 comments:
I called every one of the numbers given to express enthusiasm for the possibility of porn-free broadband!! Each number was answered by a live person who listened to my comments and then asked my state and said they made a note of it, except the man who answered for McDonald - he was friendly but said "all these calls are coming in out of the blue" and wasn't sure how to answer me about how I should encourage Mr. McDonald to support this plan. He finally told me, and was very friendly, that my points were "duly noted" - whatever that means! Keep calling! Porn-free internet, what a breath of fresh air!
Thanks for commenting Christine! I'm glad you had a good experience.
This is great to hear that they are suddenly getting calls from "out of the blue":-)....they will be coming steady now! ...Great to hear! Thanks for letting everyone know Christine.
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