[Real Cynic No More]

This type of action is usually one of the initial steps to creating public discontent with any administration action, and is de-moralizing to our troops, and unpatriotic.

Has anyone else heard anything like this going on? Sounds like a free-fest is needed.

[Shannon]

I forgot to post the most direct way to get in. Call the Tampa number @ 813-221-5788.

[gunnedah]

America is being destroyed from within and its because of actions like these. I believe in diversity and having consideration for others views but is this not America? Where else could you go and feel as free and where else could terrorist go and train on the soil that they are about to attack?That is until last Tuesday September 11,2001.If these companies located in America and doing business here dont want to stand for America what do you expect. I forsee in the future and uprising and maybe even a group going on attack against these blood suckers. I for one will not watch or participate with those who feel no loyality to America if I know them but these SOBs are like terrorist themselves they are in our midst and have taken over our centers of learning,communications and in some cases our own cities.It is time to wake up Amercia this is a problen that needs addressing.We are being attacked on our own soil and we have traitors within.Flush out the vermin and take action.

[mbb bill]

Reno and friends will be sympathetic to terror more than likely.

[OKSooner]

You guys down there in Florida:

Freep their LOCAL advertisers.

[Shannon]

Use their dime. Here's their 800 number. Hopefully it will work for people who are calling from out of state. 1-800-348-9352.

And I got to thinking that if we all leave messages for the jerk who made this decision things might not change. So, here's the name of the General Station Manager: Eric Land.

[Puppage]

Oh, I see. So, rather than being a News Source, they are now an Opinion Source??? How Nice

[Mustard]

I bet they would let them wear aids ribbons.

Mustard

[keving]

I bet you if the broadcasters refussed to wear the AIDs ribbon they would loose their jobs!

[Shannon]

Here's more info. I just called Eric Land the General Manager. What a piece of work this guy is. He said he stands by the decision. Why? "Because we have to remain neutral." I asked who he was afraid to offend, Saddam?? He got annoyed and would not answer the question other than to say "there might be a time when we have to be critical of the government". I told him now was not that time and that he's a disgrace. He HUNG UP on me.

[Texbob]

Typical souther Fla. , They are more communist than Americans there,including Baby Killer Janet Reno.

[Beowulf]

Cheap ploy for attention as in the old time-honored Hollywood tradition of "any publicity is good publicity" or treason?

[LonePalm]

I sent the following message to their on-air producer just now.
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A question,

HAVE YOU GUYS LOST YOUR COTTON PICKING MINDS?

I strongly suggest that you reevaluate your position and make a strong on-air statement in support of the nation, the flag, the military, and the president during these trying times.

Unhappily,
(Real name and e-amil address)
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I hope they get the message but somehow I doubt it.

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic!)

[gohabsgo]

Thanks guys. I e-mailed everyone on the list with following: Is it true that your station has issued an edict prohibiting the display of red white and blue, or American flags by your newscasters? If so, I am sure your policy will change some time today. Assuming this to be true, be prepared for an avalanche of messages protesting this ultra-tolerant posture. Let's hope it's not true. After all, this is your country too, isn't it? Mission Viejo, CA

[Politico2]

What are posting guidelines for direct dial phone numbers? Any restrictions? Is this frowned upon?

[NautiNurse]

Eeesh! I am running out of local programming to boycott after slamming the ABC affiliates WFTS and WWSB for Jennings and Maher. Shouldn't be a problem as long as Bay News 9 doesn't screw up.

Thanks for the WFLA heads-up. Any feedback from Glenn Beck on this? I saw a story about Oregon banning flags on buses on his website, but not this story closer to home.

[follow your bliss]

The target of our counter-attack is Mr. Forrest Carr, who is the ‘news director’ of WFLA TV Channel 8. He is the initiator of this public relations disaster and the one who needs to be FIRED!

His email address is: fcarr@wfla.com

The direct dial telephone numbers for WFLA are:

WFLA Main Newsroom: (813) 221-5788
WFLA Fax: (813) 225-2770

[KSCITYBOY]

Their response to my email and my replay: """"We apologize for any misunderstanding. It has long been policy at WFLA-TV to prohibit on-air personnel from wearing or displaying insignia of any kind. This to avoid any public perception that Channel 8 has any motivation other than to broadcast truthful, fair and accurate information no matter the story or issue. The Station has never had a policy disallowing on-air personnel, if they so chose, to wear an American flag pin. Please excuse us if our policy in some way offended you. NewsChannel 8 remains "On Your Side" and will continue to air newscasts with that goal in mind. Eric S. Land President and General Manager WFLA-TV"""" So what your saying is that if your a patriotic American you might not be truthful or you might have some hidden agenda. Do you make you newscaster hide behind a screen to mask their ethnic heritage in order to present a completely unbiased report without some hidden agenda. Maybe you should hire only Martians so as not to present a bias driven by living on earth. You broadcast from the USA don't you. My guess is that you need to be honest and admit that the people who made this policy probably have a blame America first adgenda. You can do what you wish, America is a free country, but we are also free to stop watching your news and advertisers are free to stop buying time from you. Good luck to you and I hope you can show some patriotism when a young soldier dies to protect you and your freedoms.