How can the RIAA do this, who do they think they are?

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From: mike [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 4:28 AM
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Subject: OT INTERNET RADIO FAIRWELL


the call for action went out. Internet Radio broadcasters large and
small called out to americans all across the nation. These americans
reacted by calling out to congress for action. Jamming up switchboards,
filling email inboxes and generally making a statement that americans
want their internet radio. The reaction from some some congressional
members was to heed the call and take action while others did nothing.
Bills were introduced in the congress and senate. An appeal to stay the
new outrageous rates was filed to hold off the bankrupcy of webcasters,
yet congress has not acted. In a hearing held last week the best they
could do was say work it out. It's pretty obvious with less than 5 days
to go that isn't happening. Is congress controlled by the corporate
entities like Soundexchange, or do they actually listen to americans.
How many calls does it take to grasp the concept that americans want
their internet radio so do something?

Now internet stations are faced with bankrupcy and going silent. The
alternative is to continue broadcasting and ignore the new rates, which
could lead to legal ramifications. Americans all over the USA have
spoken out, both listeners and artists, against the new outrageous
rates. It would seem their outcry was heard by deaf ears. Having a
hearing apparently was the answer, then saying work it out between you.
That concept didn't work. Now what? With only a few days left till the
enevitable it seems we have all been taken to the cleaners by the RIAA,
Soundexchange and our own congress. This is simply unacceptable.
Americans have spoken and our congress is supposed to represent us, not
the corporate entitys with lobbying power and deep contribution pockets.
We the people becomes a mute point in this situation. Fair rates are all
that have been asked for. That is not a tall order. Forget where the
campaign funds come from for a few minutes and remember where the votes
come from, american citizens. Use your best judgement and take action
with their interests in mind.

From webcastersunite.net

mike

amature call M0DMD