MSNBC Column on David Burt

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Subject: Re: MSNBC Column on David Burt
Author:  filteringfacts <David_Burt at filteringfacts.org> at Internet
Date:    8/21/97 9:19 AM
     
     
David Burt Responds:
     
Just a minute, Chuck!  I remember you "self promoting" the Chicago Tribune 
colunm about *YOU* a few months ago on this very list.
     
David Burt, Filtering Facts
     
     
     Uhh, I think I mentioned that I was disturbed that a reporter quoted 
     me without my permission. My personal policy to to avoid getting my 
     name in newspapers. I let my guard down with Mr. Zorn. I've since been 
     very careful when I write cranky letters to newspapers.
     
     Anyway, you cite these newspaper articles as evidence that the you are 
     advancing in your battle against ALA's policy on filtering. While it 
     might be nice for your cause to get mentioned, it seldom helps you 
     gain new members to your cause. I've been a grass roots political 
     activist for over 10 years and I've come to really understand the 
     limitations of relying on media soundbites to advance your cause.
     
     You are to be congratulated for getting mentioned, since your 
     viewpoint should certainly be heard. Most of us just disagree with it.
     
     Chuck0