Ms. Ritter,
Would it not be advantageous to the your public at large that emergency broadcasts be aired to the largest possible audience? If political sensibilities are to be weighed in giving particular stations the responsibility of broadcasting emergency alerts and information, why not also contract with a local liberal station(s) or Air America (if their still around)? That way, you fulfill your duty of putting the citizen’s safety and well-being first and fulfill your personal political agenda of furthering your ideals. Look at it this way: 70% coverage with Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, the remaining 30% spread around the other station(s). With the added benefit of not being accused of censorship. Of course, to cancel contract with the station in question only proves Rush right when he avers that in the marketplace of ideas, no one is buying what you are selling.
On a final note, Hugo Chavez in Venezuela canceled now and forever the government contract (license) with an unabashed oppositional television station. With a little more power, you could the same. Isn’t it just a pity that you and yours have only a fraction of the power he does? I imagine you drooling at the thought, for after-all, your actions are but a paler shade...
...of green.
Sincerely,
Yeah, but now the typos make me look like an idiot...
Iwasn’t quite so polite...
It is beyond comprehension that you would put you Fascist agenda ahead of the safety of the citizens of Broward County.
Well, you have clearly showed your true colors, and now the whole world knows that Fascism is alive and well in Florida. May God help the people of Broward County.
Perhaps you could go a step further, so that when a real disaster occurs, you could demand proof of Democrat Party membership before rendering any assistance to anyone. Perhaps make all Republicans display a sign on their homes or wear a red cloth patch on their clothing?
That like-thinking, fellow National Socialist, Adolf Hitler, would have been proud of you.
Apparently the vote isn’t unanimous. I got this reply to my missive (posting 117 of this thread) from Lois Wexler..
Thank you for sharing your comments. I agree that Broward County should use the station that reaches the most people regardless of their other program content. I was prepared to vote in favor of WIOD at Tuesday’s meeting. Staff indicated that WIOD has far greater reach in our community than any of the other stations that were considered for this partnership. However, staff did not provide this documentation as part of the backup for the meeting of June 12. The item was deferred to June 19th so that staff can submit the documentation to the Commissioners. The item will be discussed and voted on at our June 19th regular meeting.
If you have not already done so, I would encourage you to share your
comments with the other Commissioners.
Sincerely,
Lois Wexler
Vice Mayor,