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----editorial----
PRESS RELEASE
SEPT - '96

My name is Michael Lee Goetz, sr. and for the last 4-5 years I have been 
fighting a battle of free speech on tv for all. My family and I are near 
homeless....... Comments/help/work?

As the Executive Producer of THE HOMETOWN (a Public Access Tv show), I 
have been fighting a uphill battle against TCI to exercise my free speech 
on tv . Since my show does not have nudity or profanity (as determined by 
1st Amendment)in my show .....TCI continues to Illegaly Censor over 90% 
of my airtime since I began calling for a boycott........ "I believe 
their money over people mentality is killing communication in my hometown 
of Carrollton, Texas". Our city has almost 100,000 people and only a 
weekly newspaper .....I can know more about Bosnia than my own hometown 
....and in todays communication revolution ...this is a mistake. People 
need to know what is going on around them. And with the cost of owning a 
tv station (not to mention the problems getting a FCC license), local 
cable tv is the only way to bring the power of tv to small towns and 
suburbs.

Since Feb. 1992 I have tried very hard to help my city communicate ....I 
have done many hours of Council Meetings, local charities, schools 
....ect. (mostly at my own expense) - TCI has fought me every step of the 
way, and my city is either unable or unwilling to help. In june 1993 I 
did an investigative report on the problems of PA in my hometown.....TCI 
pulled it off the air .....I fought for months to get back on ......In 
1994 I called for all city employees having knowledge of Illegal activity 
at city hall to come down and be on my show ............TCI pulled me off 
the air a few minutes later ....while we were still tapeing (they don't 
allow live programs here ....they must pre-screen first). In 1994, while 
I was at the hospital with my wife having our youngest son, I learned 
that TCI had pulled my editorial calling for a BOYCOTT ......the only way 
I could get back on the air was to sign an agreement to give up over 90% 
of my airtime ......i refused ....this continues till this day.

The city says they are looking into it ....for over 4 years I have had 
meetings, provided research info and tried to hang on .......I am at the 
end of my rope ....my family and I are about to be homeless for the 3rd 
time since my original investigative report

 ....if they can get me ....they can get you.

Growing up in the bible belt...I was taught to do the right thing 
.....the fact that big companies can violate people's rights and get away 
with it because of their money and influence ....is wrong.

I still believe it is better to do what is right ....and take it on the 
chin (so that others may not have to)....than to live in fear with my 
tail between my legs.(kissing the but of those that cannot care less 
about me and my family ....just to survive)

Our country was founded by people that had the courage to do what is 
right .....I urge everyone to stand up to Corrupt big business and 
government ......Speak out .... let your voice be heard .....organize 
....together we can build a national network of Public Access Tv so that 
everyones voice can be heard - evil cannot survive in the light.

A national PA network would allow people to shine a light on problems 
....so that everyone can see what is happening - this could solve alot of 
problems of the day.

I have been trying to look for other tv work, but with no luck. Since 
there is no homeless shelter ....my family and I will soon be forced to 
move out of my hometown .....I do not know what will happen to me now 
....but it is not as Important as to what happens to us all

 - take a stand - speak out - do the right thing: 


Michael Lee Goetz, sr. - TCI must go!!
mgoetz@unicomp.net
http://www.conline.com/hometown
(214) 913-1562

P.S. - I am currently looking for 
members/affiliates/sponsors/underwritters and any work?

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Michael Lee Goetz, sr.
-------------------------------------------BACKGROUND-----------------------------------------

	*President of the "Metro Television Network" - A nonprofit 
corporation helping 			people communicate.
	*Executive Producer / Host / Editor of "THE HOMETOWN" - A 2 hour 
show 			airing 4 times a day / 7 days a week.-Show began 
2/92.
	*Producer / Director - various commercials/infomercials on local 
& national cable.
	* ABC - WPLG Miami, Fl. - Talent - I appeared a few times during 
the Gulf War as 		a chemical weapons expert. Including 
"live" tv.

EDUCATION: 
	* A.S. Electronic Systems Technology - Community College of the 
A.F. - 3.42 GPA
	* University of North Texas - Major: RTVF, Minor: Philosophy
	* University of Miami, Fl. - Major: RTVF, Minor: Philosophy
	* Extensive formal Air Force training in management and 
communication
	* USAF NCO Leadership School - Distinguished graduate

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
	* Husband and father of 2 sons
	* 10 year Air Force veteran - acquired rank = Ssgt
	* USAF "Education Achievement Award" - 4.0 GPA Freshman year
	* USAF "Commandants Award" for Leadership
	* USAF "Communicative Skills Award"
	* USAF Varsity Sports (powerlifting) - Head Coach
	* Head Coach of the Erding Bulls - A American Football Team in 
Germany. 
	* 1991 "Mobile Cotton Bowl" participant; Defensive Tackle - Miami 
Hurricanes
	* 1995 Candidate for Carrollton City Council
	* 1994, '96 - Candidate for Mayor of my hometown - Carrollton, 
Texas
	* Extensive travel in North America and Europe
	* Computer and Internet literate