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Started by gr8Dad, Nov 11, 2004, 07:17:48 PM

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gr8Dad

It has come to my attention, in a story found here

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=492&e=19&u=/ap/movie_canceled

that the FCC refused to give a waver to ABC to show the movie "Saving Private Ryan" in tribute to our brave veterans on this Veterans Day.  I think we should all send a letter of complaint to them letting them know how we feel.  The address is [email protected] .  Lets see if they will listen to the people that they are trying to protect.
 
Here is a copy of the letter I sent:
 
"I read recently that the some ABC network affiliates are refusing to air "Saving Private Ryan" due to concerns that they will receive sanctions from the FCC.  It also stated that the FCC refused to state whether or not this showing would constitute a violation of FCC policy.  Now, it seems that refusing to tell a station whether or not it would be violating the rules is downright wrong.  Unlike Mr. Bono's obscenity during the Golden Globe, and Ms. Jackson's instance of nudity, this movie portrays real life events and the "F" word is not used to insult or convey vulgarity.
 
My father and step father were Vietnam veterans, and we have an ever decreasing number of WW2 veterans to whom this movie is a testament to that fact that a generation in this country literally saved the world.
 
I wish to express my displeasure that a government agency that exists only because of these brave men would seek to sanction a program that honors them so."

gr8Dad

Please tell your friends and neighbors to do the same...

wendl

hmmm,

I noticed earlier tonight while flipping thru the channels that Saving Private Ryan was on on TV station, not sure which one (lol still trying to get used to Satellite TV)

I will have so see what station it was on.

My stepmoms mothers boyfriend (lol kinda consfusing) anyways her boyfriend was there at normandy omg to hear him tell you about it, it just amazing.


ALSO to ALL the active military and Veternans, may we honor you today for protecting our freedom :) hats off to you.

gr8Dad

It has come to my attention, in a story found here

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=492&e=19&u=/ap/movie_canceled

that the FCC refused to give a waver to ABC to show the movie "Saving Private Ryan" in tribute to our brave veterans on this Veterans Day.  I think we should all send a letter of complaint to them letting them know how we feel.  The address is [email protected] .  Lets see if they will listen to the people that they are trying to protect.
 
Here is a copy of the letter I sent:
 
"I read recently that the some ABC network affiliates are refusing to air "Saving Private Ryan" due to concerns that they will receive sanctions from the FCC.  It also stated that the FCC refused to state whether or not this showing would constitute a violation of FCC policy.  Now, it seems that refusing to tell a station whether or not it would be violating the rules is downright wrong.  Unlike Mr. Bono's obscenity during the Golden Globe, and Ms. Jackson's instance of nudity, this movie portrays real life events and the "F" word is not used to insult or convey vulgarity.
 
My father and step father were Vietnam veterans, and we have an ever decreasing number of WW2 veterans to whom this movie is a testament to that fact that a generation in this country literally saved the world.
 
I wish to express my displeasure that a government agency that exists only because of these brave men would seek to sanction a program that honors them so."

gr8Dad

Please tell your friends and neighbors to do the same...

wendl

hmmm,

I noticed earlier tonight while flipping thru the channels that Saving Private Ryan was on on TV station, not sure which one (lol still trying to get used to Satellite TV)

I will have so see what station it was on.

My stepmoms mothers boyfriend (lol kinda consfusing) anyways her boyfriend was there at normandy omg to hear him tell you about it, it just amazing.


ALSO to ALL the active military and Veternans, may we honor you today for protecting our freedom :) hats off to you.