[Davis Democrats] FW: Stop the AT&T Merger

[John Chendo]

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From: Timothy Karr <info at freepress.net>
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Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 20:22:08 GMT
To: john chendo <jac07 at dcn.org>
Subject: Stop the AT&T Merger

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 Dear john chendo, AT and BellSouth, two of the largest telecom companies,
just announced plans to merge into a media monopoly. This deal must be
stopped. The merger resurrects the Ma Bell monopoly that was busted up in
1984. But it's far worse today. These companies no longer just control
telephone calls. They want to become gatekeepers to all digital media --
television, telephone and Internet -- at prices that many Americans can't
afford. The merger is now in the hands of the FCC, FTC and Congress. They'll
rubber-stamp the deal unless the public speaks up. It's time to tell
Washington: Stop the Merger Now. Do Not Allow a New Media Monopoly
<http://action.freepress.net/campaign/stopatt> . Giant media companies have
failed us on all fronts. They have failed to provide access to all
communities. They have stifled and squelched competition, eliminating
choices in the marketplace. They have failed to bridge the digital divide,
leaving America far behind other countries. They have failed to open their
networks to local and independent content creators. They have failed to
protect net freedoms that keep the Internet an open road for all.  We need
real competition and a choice of innovative communications services. It's
time to turn back the new tide of media consolidation. Stop the AT Merger
Now <http://action.freepress.net/campaign/stopatt> . Send your letter to
Washington -- before it's too late. Onward, Timothy Karr
Campaign Director
Free Press P.S. -- The merger is the largest yet among U.S. telecom players.
AT, already the nation's largest telecommunications company, will become the
largest broadband provider with nearly 10 million subscribers. Both AT and
BellSouth execs have publicly flirted with plans to undermine the freedoms
that keep the internet open to all. Learn more at www.netfreedomnow.org
<http://www.netfreedomnow.org> . This message was sent to jac07 at dcn.org.
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