Re: Time-Warner cutting AMN and Public Access TV.

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From: Timothy Hughes
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 00:00

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In article <33CC0CA1.AA170407@anonymous.com>, anonymous wrote:

> For every access
> channel that the city GIVES UP, and for every channel and "pricing
> package" that Time-Warner is able to add, the city will get MORE MONEY. 
> Under this pricing structure, if the city was to give up JUST THE ACCESS
> CHANNELS IT DOESN'T CURRENTLY USE, it would bring in several times what
> it currently does from its cable franchise fee, possibly even enough to
> cover its current budget shortfall.  It's easy to see why this would be
> an attractive offer, and why I personally believe public access IS in
> serious jeapordy.

Argh! We can't let city GREED gobble up our *RIGHT* to be heard via PUBLIC
ACCESS TELEVISION!! If Max had won this wouldn't even be an issue.

Everyone call the city council members or better yet sign up to speak at
the next meeting on behalf of SAVING PUBLIC ACCESS!!!!!

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From: tim7@flash.net (Timothy Hughes)
Subject: Re: Time-Warner cutting AMN and Public Access TV.
Date: 1997/07/16
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