Put the Public Interest First November 29, 2006 FCC Dear FCC, RE: Docket 06-121, Media Ownership Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking I strongly opppose any action by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to relax or eliminate media ownership limits. Media consolidation is to blame for the decline in the quality and quantity of local news, the dearth of minority ownership in broadcasting, and the homogenization of programming on TV and radio. Allowing big media companies to own even more media outlets in our local communities will only exacerbate those problems. Information -- from diverse, competitive and independent sources -- is vitally important to the health of our democracy. I urge you to hold the line against any further consolidation of our media, and to listen to the voices of the people -- not the media corporations -- on this critical issue. Sincerely, Rob Ng, Attorney at Law 733 Grimswood Ct San Jose, CA 95120-2217 Put the Public Interest First November 29, 2006 FCC Dear FCC, RE: Docket 06-121, Media Ownership Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Why is the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) considering relaxing or eliminating media ownership limits? As a citizen of this great land of ours I am entitled to as much diverse information as possible so I can make intelligent choices/decisions. If the powers-that-be are worried about what might become public then I say clean up your act! One perspectiveonly is the death knell for democracy. Sincerely, Mary Ann Fabbro 2015 E Jordan St Pensacola, FL 32503-5458 Put the Public Interest First November 29, 2006 FCC Dear FCC, RE: Docket 06-121, Media Ownership Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking I strongly opppose any action by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to relax or eliminate media ownership limits. Media consolidation is to blame for the decline in the quality and quantity of local news, the dearth of minority ownership in broadcasting, and the homogenization of programming on TV and radio. Allowing big media companies to own even more media outlets in our local communities will only exacerbate those problems. Information -- from diverse, competitive and independent sources -- is vitally important to the health of our democracy. I urge you to hold the line against any further consolidation of our media, and to listen to the voices of the people -- not the media corporations -- on this critical issue. Sincerely, Jennifer Angelone 20 Hillside Rd Portland, ME 04103-2204 Put the Public Interest First November 29, 2006 FCC Dear FCC, RE: Docket 06-121, Media Ownership Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking I strongly opppose any action by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to relax or eliminate media ownership limits. Media consolidation is to blame for the decline in the quality and quantity of local news, the dearth of minority ownership in broadcasting, and the homogenization of programming on TV and radio. Allowing big media companies to own even more media outlets in our local communities will only exacerbate those problems. Information -- from diverse, competitive and independent sources -- is vitally important to the health of our democracy. I urge you to hold the line against any further consolidation of our media, and to listen to the voices of the people -- not the media corporations -- on this critical issue. Sincerely, Carol Walker 35 Windover Rd Randolph, VT 05060-9331 Media Consolidation Hurts Communities November 29, 2006 FCC Dear FCC, RE: Docket 06-121, Media Ownership Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking I strongly opppose any action by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to relax or eliminate media ownership limits. Media consolidation is to blame for the decline in the quality and quantity of local news, the dearth of minority ownership in broadcasting, and the homogenization of programming on TV and radio. Allowing big media companies to own even more media outlets in our local communities will only exacerbate those problems. Information -- from diverse, competitive and independent sources -- is vitally important to the health of our democracy. I urge you to hold the line against any further consolidation of our media, and to listen to the voices of the people -- not the media corporations -- on this critical issue. Sincerely, Frank P. Araujo, PhD 1016 Galleon Way Sacramento, CA 95838-2330 Put the Public Interest First November 29, 2006 FCC Dear FCC, RE: Docket 06-121, Media Ownership Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking I strongly opppose any action by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to relax or eliminate media ownership limits. Broadcast media both Radio and TV need diversity. None of us benefit when the media is owned by one or two comglomarates. We need all the information we can get these days, and not biased news like we have been receiving. Sincerely, Virginia Miller Virginia Miller 328 E. 12th Street North Newton, IA 50208-2253 Put the Public Interest First November 29, 2006 FCC Dear FCC, RE: Docket 06-121, Media Ownership Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking I strongly opppose any action by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to relax or eliminate media ownership limits. Media consolidation is to blame for the decline in the quality and quantity of local news, the dearth of minority ownership in broadcasting, and the homogenization of programming on TV and radio. Allowing big media companies to own even more media outlets in our local communities will only exacerbate those problems. Information -- from diverse, competitive and independent sources -- is vitally important to the health of our democracy. I urge you to hold the line against any further consolidation of our media, and to listen to the voices of the people -- not the media corporations -- on this critical issue. Sincerely, Paula Fischer 2629 3rd Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408-1730 Put the Public Interest First November 29, 2006 FCC Dear FCC, RE: Docket 06-121, Media Ownership Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking I strongly opppose any action by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to relax or eliminate media ownership limits. Media consolidation is to blame for the decline in the quality and quantity of local news, the dearth of minority ownership in broadcasting, and the homogenization of programming on TV and radio. Allowing big media companies to own even more media outlets in our local communities will only exacerbate those problems. Information -- from diverse, competitive and independent sources -- is vitally important to the health of our democracy. I urge you to hold the line against any further consolidation of our media, and to listen to the voices of the people -- not the media corporations -- on this critical issue. Sincerely, Judith Hoffberg PO Box 3640 Santa Monica, CA 90408-3640 Put the Public Interest First November 29, 2006 FCC Dear FCC, RE: Docket 06-121, Media Ownership Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking I strongly opppose any action by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to relax or eliminate media ownership limits. Media consolidation is to blame for the decline in the quality and quantity of local news, the dearth of minority ownership in broadcasting, and the homogenization of programming on TV and radio. Allowing big media companies to own even more media outlets in our local communities will only exacerbate those problems. Information -- from diverse, competitive and independent sources -- is vitally important to the health of our democracy. I urge you to hold the line against any further consolidation of our media, and to listen to the voices of the people -- not the media corporations -- on this critical issue. Sincerely, Janice Barringer 155 W 68th St Apt 1826 New York, NY 10023-5831 Put the Public Interest First November 29, 2006 FCC Dear FCC, RE: Docket 06-121, Media Ownership Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking I strongly opppose any action by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to relax or eliminate media ownership limits. Media consolidation is to blame for the decline in the quality and quantity of local news, the dearth of minority ownership in broadcasting, and the homogenization of programming on TV and radio. Allowing big media companies to own even more media outlets in our local communities will only exacerbate those problems. Information -- from diverse, competitive and independent sources -- is vitally important to the health of our democracy. I urge you to hold the line against any further consolidation of our media, and to listen to the voices of the people -- not the media corporations -- on this critical issue. Sincerely, Dorothy Stover 691 Christopal Dr Cincinnati, OH 45231-5053 Put the Public Interest First November 29, 2006 FCC Dear FCC, RE: Docket 06-121, Media Ownership Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking I strongly opppose any action by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to relax or eliminate media ownership limits. Media consolidation is to blame for the decline in the quality and quantity of local news, the dearth of minority ownership in broadcasting, and the homogenization of programming on TV and radio. Allowing big media companies to own even more media outlets in our local communities will only exacerbate those problems. Information -- from diverse, competitive and independent sources -- is vitally important to the health of our democracy. I urge you to hold the line against any further consolidation of our media, and to listen to the voices of the people -- not the media corporations -- on this critical issue. Sincerely, Carol Walker 35 Windover Rd Randolph, VT 05060-9331 Put the Public Interest First November 29, 2006 FCC Dear FCC, RE: Docket 06-121, Media Ownership Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking I strongly opppose any action by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to relax or eliminate media ownership limits. Media consolidation is to blame for the decline in the quality and quantity of local news, the dearth of minority ownership in broadcasting, and the homogenization of programming on TV and radio.