ABC REFUSES PAID ADS OFFERING ALTERNATIVE VIEWPOINT FOR WHITE HOUSE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM

Drudge Report ^ | June 17, 2009 | Drudge

[numberonepal]

ABC is refusing paid ads for its health care program at the White House. Thus they're refusing even a paid-for alternative viewpoint.

Conservatives for Patients Rights requested the rates to buy a 60 second network spot immediately preceding the broadcast of the Town Hall meeting.

Here is statement from Rick Scott, chairman of Conservatives for Patients Rights.

"It is unfortunate - and unusual - that ABC is refusing to accept paid advertising that would present an alternative viewpoint for the White House health care event. Health care is an issue that touches every American and all potential pieces of legislation have carried a pricetag in excess of $1 trillion of taxpayers' money. The American people deserve a healthy, robust debate on this issue and ABC's decision - as of now - to exclude even paid advertisements that present an alternative view does a disservice to the public. Our organization is more than willing to purchase ad time on ABC to present an alternative viewpoint and our hope is that ABC will reconsider having such viewpoints be part of this crucial debate for the American people. We were surprised to hear that paid advertisements would not be accepted when we inquired and we would certainly be open to purchasing time if ABC would reconsider."

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[Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!]

This is unbelievable.

WHAT HAPPENED TO FREE PRESS?

[william clark]

[NYC Republican]

Here's a thought... I'm sure that others have brought this up...

Countless Americans- millions- get their news from the print media. Why not turn the "green" bull against them... by promoting reading news on Iphones, blackberries, PCs... Think of all of the trees that are saved by not producing newspapers... even with recycling, it's significant...

I haven't bought a newspaper in about 6 months, since I got my iphone... Hey, if it works, why not use their tactics against them?

[Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!]

Surreal...

[paulycy]

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

BULLCRAP......PING.

I do not think I even turn ABC on anymore, unless the nationwide race is there because ESPN is showing something else that day...

Maybe is no one watches any of their programming their ratings slide will make advertisers stop buying airtime.

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Maybe is = maybe if....better get more coffee

[pissant]

Is ABC still in business?

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Apparently...

[alabama_heart]

Of course on A-L B-ezeera C-ommienications

[GeronL]

The American majority are sheep, most conservatives are still working, they won’t rock the boat that needs a good wash.

[ScottinVA]

No alternative viewpoint on ABC, but the libtards want “fairness” for talk radio. Go figure.

[pleikumud]

“Boycott ABC all day, every day.”

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Don’t forget that ABC is owned by Disney, so let’s skip going to Disney World, Disney Land, and Epcot. And skip Disney movies. Also, ABC owns ESPN, so let’s skip that too. Of course those who are gay may still want to take their adopted children to Gay Days at Disney World.

[Munz]

ABC = All Barack Cronies

[Antoninus]

Ministry of Propaganda alert.

[Tzimisce]

Meanwhile ABC is pushing for “The Fairness Doctrine” for talk radio. :D

Have a nice day. :D

[Typical_Whitey]

Welcome to the USSA.... Pravda will ensure the President to have high approval ratings by brainwashing the sheep.

[Polarik]

We were surprised to hear that paid advertisements would not be accepted when we inquired

ZERO made them an offer they can't refuse.

[Polarik]

They should lose their broadcasting license immediately for that.

I agree...except that their licensed by the FCC.

[Polarik]

We have to find a way for FOX NEWS to be broadcast over the air, and not just via cable.