WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR!

If we want to make a change, we have to make our voices heard and there is no better way to make your voice be heard than by writing a letter. When you take the time to write a letter it amplifies your concern. When an editor or clerk receives your letter stating your position, they will assume that there are at least a thousand people out there who feel just like you do. That's an industry rule-of-thumb. Most people are too timid to get involved and even more are just too lazy to write so when a single letter is received, the editor assumes it is representative of about a thousand people. I can't think of a more powerful way to express yourself. Where else do you have the voice of a thousand people? So fire up that computer and start showing those obnoxious sports fans who's the boss!

When you write, here are some tips to follow to ensure maximum effect:

Write to periodicals or agencies that have recently discussed the topic you're writing about.
Write clearly and concisely following the guidelines contained on the editorial page.
Address your major concerns within the first or second paragraph (don't ramble)
Type your letter.
Proofread and Spell check before sending.
Sign your name and include your phone number and address if required.
Mail, fax or e-mail your letter to the address listed by the publication.
Remember that many publications may call you for verification.

Feel free to cut and paste from the sample letters shown below to get your creative thoughts flowing!

Sample Letter #1 A letter requesting a periodical to reduce its sports content.

Sample Letter #2 A letter requesting a newspaper to limit its sports coverage.

Sample Letter #3 A letter to the editor explaining why sports content is superfluous.

Sample Letter #4 An e-mail to the Jeapordy show asking that sports questions not be allowed.

Sample Letter #5 An e-mail to the Mars Corporation expressing our discontent with their sports-theme advertising.

Sample Letter #6 An e-mail to a senator supporting his stance against subsidizing sports franchises.

Sample Letter #7 An e-mail to the senate expressing our position against subsidizing sports franchises.

Sample Letter #8 An e-mail to FCC representatives supporting the removal of sports programming from basic cable tiers.

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Cincinnatti Enquirer	Fox Forums	European Stars and Stripes
Newsweek	LA Times	Readers Digest, British Edition
Readers Digest, Australian Edition	Readers Digest, American Edition	USA Today
Charleston, SC Post & Courier	The Tampa Tribune	The Arizona Republic
The Washington Post	The Washington Times	The Times

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