CBS: Don't Censor Ads

CBS is refusing to air ads created by the Bush in 30 Seconds ad contest and the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, even though the White House will be allowed to run one. This isn't a partisan issue, it's a free-speech issue: it's critical that our media institutions be fair and open to all speakers. That's why we're telling CBS:

"CBS, don't play politics with free speech. If the White House can run an ad during the Super Bowl, other groups should be allowed to run
issue ads as well."

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	YOUR PETITION LETTER TO: CBS President Les Moonves CC: Viacom CEO Sumner Redstone FROM: (Your Name and Email) SUBJECT: Don't Censor Ads __________ Dear Gentlemen, (Your personal note) As one of the nation's largest media outlets and a respected source of news and entertainment, CBS has an obligation to be fair. By running an ad from the White House Office of Drug Policy while turning down ads by MoveOn.org Voter Fund and PETA, CBS appears to be acting out of political bias, censoring ads which express opinions it dislikes. Please allow these ads to run during the Super Bowl. If you don't, you risk losing your credibility and the public's trust. Sincerely, (your name) (your address)

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