If what I’m saying sounds ridiculous – think about this: During the 1850s and ’60s, the abolitionists were not a uniform coalition of people for equality. Many of them had no love for African-Americans. The truth is, some did not want slavery allowed in their state because they didn’t want black people brought to their community. However, abolitionists gladly took support from these people in the name of the more important goal of emancipation.

If we, as a movement, are going to “do something” as Larry has challenged us – it’s time we start thinking politically and start looking for allies – instead of like-minded people.

I think I’m going to write an “alternative” letter for Congressmen that appeals for support in the name of developing a public domain “to compete with a culture of sex, violence and degradation that is being marketed to our children by Hollywood.” I’ll post it here tomorrow.

(yep – I have worked on the Hill)

I think our best shot is to find some ultra-conservative congressman (midwest, south) who thinks the big media companies are ruining our children’s minds. Get them to introduce this – just because Disney, et. al don’t want it.

Now that’s playing the game their way.