The mainstream media
is attempting to anoint a Democratic presidential nominee before a majority
of voters have spoken. They have already decided that John Kerry is the
“electable” candidate, even though a number of other worthy candidates remain
in the race. It is imperative that we act now to tell the media that the
democratic process comes first in this country and that the disenfranchisement
of the majority of Americans voting in the Democratic primaries must not
happen.
Each of the candidates bring unique strengths and substantial policy differences
to the table that the electorate needs to hear in order to cast an informed
ballot. So far the media has managed to give overwhelmingly negative press
to Howard Dean, little to no press to Wesley Clark and John Edwards, and
they treat Dennis Kucinich as a joke. They have used our public airwaves
to promote their own horserace instead of providing the electorate with
an open debate in which all voters can participate.
On President’s Day, February 16 at 8:00 am local time, please join a national
day of protest by raising our collective voices to call attention to fellow
American voters that the free press is not fulfilling it publicly supported
obligation to provide responsible coverage of the presidential candidates.
Rally with concerned voters in hundreds of cities across the nation in front
of your local mainstream media outlets (ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox), especially
those with locally and/or nationally broadcast morning news programs that
feature an outside, street corner backdrop.Gather outside the television
studios and demonstrate your concern about the mainstream medias negligent
use of power. Create signs noting the call to “Let the People Decide” or
other non-candidate specific slogans. This event is an opportunity to alert
voters about the media’s apparent attempt to control the outcome of the
primary election by prematurely designating a Democratic nominee before
a majority of Americans have cast their votes.
We will be united behind our nominee to defeat George W. Bush in November.
We will win because we believe in the basic principles that make America
strong. Take this chance to show our unity in promoting a fair democratic
process, or it will continue through November. We are united, we are energized,
and WE will select our nominee.
