Clear Channel Protest

On March 1, 2003. Some San Antonians peace patriots gathered in front of Clear Channel to protest what they called the exploitation of patroitism and concern for American troops.

"Why are we doing this?: On Saturday March 1 WOAI Radio is hosting Glen Beck’s “Rally for America” at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Their Web site promotion says, “Want to give Martin Sheen and the Marxist-infiltrated appeasement movement a foot-stomping hissy fit? Attend a Rally for America!” Both WOAI and the Amphitheater are owned by Clear Channel Communications. The San Antonio peace coalition is appalled that a international media conglomerate would use a radio promotional gimmick that attempts to turn neighbor against neighbor instead of focusing on the important issues of peace and justice in our fragile world. We commend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland for turning away a similar rally because it was, in their words, “starting to take on political undertones in supporting war with Iraq.” Talk show host Glen Beck retaliated by claiming that “(the) joint censored the rally after pressure from big-shot peaceniks.” The airwaves belong to the people!" - Susan Ives from peaceCENTER calender.

 

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