Hell, I'll keep a private stream up.  I've put way too much in to my
station to let it go to hell.

-----Original Message-----
From: Anthony Vece [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 1:00 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: OT INTERNET RADIO FAIRWELL


This is what happens when you ask the government to get involved.

73 De Anthony W2AJV
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  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Jed Barton=20
  To: [log in to unmask]
  Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 11:02 AM
  Subject: Re: OT INTERNET RADIO FAIRWELL


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

  -----Original Message-----
  From: mike [mailto:[log in to unmask]]=20
  Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 4:28 AM
  To: [log in to unmask]
  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