[Peace-discuss] Fw: underwriting spot

[Morton K. Brussel]

What WILL seems to be saying is that AWARE is controversial (like the 
NRA), and it doesn't like controversy (however that is defined!). Of 
course WILL's stance is hypocritical--it simply wants to cover its rear 
end, belying its public interest ideals.

MKB

On Nov 7, 2003, at 8:08 AM, jencart wrote:

> Excuse me, peace and justice are CONTROVERSIAL???????  Maybe it's time 
> for all of us WILL supporters to sign a little ole petetion that the 
> cow may be going dry unless they change their narrow little  minds.
>
> Jenifer
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> so here's the WILL scoop
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Schulte, Les
> To: 'Lisa Chason'
> Cc: Day, Debbie ; Pearce, Jay
> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 11:14 AM
> Subject: RE: underwriting spot
>
>
>   Hi Lisa.
>
>   Thanks for sending your information.  I reviewed it with our Station 
>  Manager and Director of Development.  We unfortunately have to turn 
> it  down at this time.  One of underwriting policy guidelines 
> states...
>   5.            Underwriting credits may NOT:
>
>                e.          contain language that directly or 
> indirectly  advocates particular positions or points of view on 
> controversial  issues.
>
>   Our feeling is that it would be very hard to separate your  
> organization from your strong political point of view (nor, I assume,  
> would you want it to be.)  It would be the same as if, for example, 
> the  National Rifle Association would want to underwrite.  We would 
> turn that  down because the organization it's self represents a 
> strong,  controversial, political point of view in most peoples minds.
>
>   At the same time it isn't that we shy away from the topic.  As I am  
> sure you know, WILL and NPR has delved into the issue of the war and  
> it's controversial nature on many of our news and talk programs.
>
>   I am sorry that we were not able to help you out with underwriting 
> at  this time.  I do appreciate you thinking of WILL.  If you have any 
>  questions please give me a call at 333-1070.
>
>   Thank you.
>
>   Les Schulte
>   Corporate Support Director
>   WILL AM-FM-TV
>   (217) 333-1070
>
>
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: Lisa Chason [mailto:chason at shout.net]
>   Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 9:21 AM
>   To: lschulte at uiuc.edu
>   Subject: underwriting spot
>
>
>
>   Dear Les Schulte,
>   We spoke last week about the organization AWARE purchasing  
> underwriting spots on AM 580. We agreed that I would send you the text 
>  we are interested in and you would let me know if it's OK. This is 
> it:
>
>
>   AWARE, the Anti-War Anti-Racism Effort, works on issues of peace and 
>  justice through educational activities and organizing projects. The  
> group meets Sundays from 5 to 6:30 pm, at the IMC, 218 West Main St. 
> in  Urbana and all are welcome. You can visit their website at anti 
> dash war  dot net [www.anti-war.net].
>
>   When I hear back from you we can discuss the cost, the number of 
> spots  and what time of day it will be read.
>
>   Thanks,
>   Lisa Chason
>
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