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FOR OFFICIAL RELEASE
To all whom this war concerns-
It has come to our attention that the giant media conglomerate Clear
Channel has been responsible, in recent days, for a barrage of pro-war
propaganda. The war on Iraq has been promoted by this corporation, through its
sponsorship of pro-war rallies, paying for the permits, the signs, and official
statements blessing the Bush administration for this war. Clear Channel has
tied its live concerts and its radio stations to this pro-war stance. While
Clear Channel officially states that these rallies and positions are "pro-
troops" only, the signs put forth at these rallies ("Pro-war or Anti-American",
among others) and in their media clearly define their stance on this war and
those who would protest it. In a recent performance by Ani DiFranco, Clear
Channel representatives informed her that if she voiced any anti-war sentiments
from the stage, they would cut her power.
It is in light of these recent moves by Clear Channel that we, the
undersigned, call on all those in the Twin Cities concerned about this war,
about freedom of protest, and free speech in this country to boycott Clear
Channel`s media arms, be they live concerts, their radio stations, or any other
form taken which is sponsored or paid for by Clear Channel. We call on
musicians to refuse to play Clear Channel shows; fans to refuse to attend them;
listerners to refuse to tune in to their broadcasts. In doing so, we hope to
send a clear message (no pun intended) to Clear Channel that we are disgusted
by their disregard for open debate, by their attempts to silence free speech,
and by their appalling attempt to portray an anti-war position as anti-
american. Their tacit blessing of the Bush Administration and its horrific
policies stands directly opposed to all that we believe, and this boycott is
our response. Please take a moment to consider this, and please join us in the
Clear Channel boycott. Thank you.
Alex McCown, Malachi Constant

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