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!
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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.
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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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