This does not look good for us...

[PeterG]

Good points Rick and VAX. (and Cozy)
(I put the rap part in because... i think it is crap... but more importantly I'll bet that MY senators hate it too. what it sounds like, what it is saying to the youth, etc...)

I realize that my letter is not for everyone... the tone, the jokes, the poke at the current administration... I also do not expect all to agree on what and how the message is communicated. I do think, however, that we all need to be active in out protest and not just 'let this happen' without even a whimper.

For those who have not written yet, copy, paste, edit or embellish and send.

Also, if any of you participate in any other internet forums, please post a letter, links and a plea to those users to write.

[Rick and Roll]

Thank you Cozy - you're right on point. Distracting from the point is deadly, especially when you only get one shot.

Enough of the lawyer jokes....think of it this way. In any legal action, you need someone who is "harmed". Who is being harmed with internet radio? If anything, more good is done, by promoting artists.

So I would say to these companies (and this is how I would approach a lawmaker)...."What harm is done by the current system", and more importantly, "Why should these companies benefit"? They were not harmed nor are we benefitting (in fact Jim and vax are losing money).

Why are they entitled to our money?

Jokes, taking sides, etc - irrelevant - the point should remain - why mess with the current system? Also, not being a "sexy" or hot button issue can only help. Congress has other things to do (now insert joke).

[VAXman(Admin)]

Originally Posted by Rick and Roll

Thank you Cozy - you're right on point. Distracting from the point is deadly, especially when you only get one shot.

Short, succinct and focused is the best way to get through to them.

Originally Posted by Rick and Roll

Enough of the lawyer jokes....think of it this way. In any legal action, you need someone who is "harmed". Who is being harmed with internet radio? If anything, more good is done, by promoting artists.

There was no joke! Sadly, the lawyers make the money; not the defendants they represent or would appear to represent.

Originally Posted by Rick and Roll

So I would say to these companies (and this is how I would approach a lawmaker)...."What harm is done by the current system", and more importantly, "Why should these companies benefit"? They were not harmed nor are we benefitting (in fact Jim and vax are losing money).

True on all points.

Originally Posted by Rick and Roll

Jokes, taking sides, etc - irrelevant - the point should remain - why mess with the current system? Also, not being a "sexy" or hot button issue can only help. Congress has other things to do (now insert joke).

Like fuckup time?

In my "district", our congressman Chris Smith[R] takes time to setup public meetings. In my town, he seems to be here about 4 times a year to speak with the people. Sadly, this issue just came to light after his most recent visit. If you have such an opportunity in your area/district, meet with your rep(s). Bring a letter along and meet your rep. and personally deliver the letter while you speak with him/her.