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An Open Letter to Senators Webb and Warner and
Congressman Nye
I have extensively studied the background of Mark Lloyd, who was recently hired to be FCC Chief Diversity Officer, a new position at that agency. It is clear to me, based on the facts, that he is a committed Marxist -- at best -- and should not be allowed to serve in this position. I request that you investigate his qualifications and fitness to serve in this position, including conduct of a thorough FBI Background Check.
Mr. Lloyd has proposed that private broadcasters pay licensing fees equal to 100% of their operating budget, which would then be used to fund National Public Radio, the employer of people like Bill Moyer, a disciple of Herbert Marcuse (see http://www.marcuse.org/: he is listed on this site). Marcuse was a disciple of the Frankfurt School, the author of Critical Theory, the basis of Marxist Cultural Revolution. If private broadcasters do not meet Lloyd’s definition of “diversity,” they can be fined up to $250 million.
His appointment is ridiculous, and shows how out of touch congress is with the assault on American freedoms and values. Lloyd has similar designs on the Internet.
In an age of 200+ cable channels, 1000s of radio channels, our country is better served by terminating the funding to public radio and let choice and the free market determine what we listen to or watch. In fact, Mr. Lloyd's proposal at best is nothing less than an attempt to re-impose the Fairness Doctrine through the back door. At worst, it is an attempt by the Government to control the media and eliminate first amendment rights.
You have been elected to represent the people. The Constitution, which you do not seem to understand, is about personal freedom not government control. Your authority is derived from the people: not the other way round. Because you do not seem to understand this concept, I will do everything in my power to make sure it is driven home in the next election cycle.
Mr. Lloyd has proposed that private broadcasters pay licensing fees equal to 100% of their operating budget, which would then be used to fund National Public Radio, the employer of people like Bill Moyer, a disciple of Herbert Marcuse (see http://www.marcuse.org/: he is listed on this site). Marcuse was a disciple of the Frankfurt School, the author of Critical Theory, the basis of Marxist Cultural Revolution. If private broadcasters do not meet Lloyd’s definition of “diversity,” they can be fined up to $250 million.
His appointment is ridiculous, and shows how out of touch congress is with the assault on American freedoms and values. Lloyd has similar designs on the Internet.
In an age of 200+ cable channels, 1000s of radio channels, our country is better served by terminating the funding to public radio and let choice and the free market determine what we listen to or watch. In fact, Mr. Lloyd's proposal at best is nothing less than an attempt to re-impose the Fairness Doctrine through the back door. At worst, it is an attempt by the Government to control the media and eliminate first amendment rights.
You have been elected to represent the people. The Constitution, which you do not seem to understand, is about personal freedom not government control. Your authority is derived from the people: not the other way round. Because you do not seem to understand this concept, I will do everything in my power to make sure it is driven home in the next election cycle.
