Sign the Petition

Freedom of speech is a fundamental right recognized by the United States Constitution.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

The First Amendment—like the Second Amendment—accrues equally to each individual citizen; broadcasters enjoy the same free speech protections enjoyed by all citizens, including print journalists, Internet commentators ,academics, and political advocates irrespective of any law, regulation or policy of any governmental entity; the burden of proof rests entirely upon government to justify even the slightest abrogation of these rights.

Government officials and elected officials—especially the President—must take extraordinary steps to avoid even the appearance that they will politically retaliate or wield government powers against broadcasters who disagree with their viewpoints and policies.

Government licensing of broadcasters must never be used for the harassment of broadcasters who promote, or the interference with any broadcast that promotes, the superior benefits to society of monogamous, heterosexual marriage between one man and one woman, or to promote exclusive Religious claims; this principle should apply to any sincere exercise of religion (regardless of whether compelled by, or central to, a system of religious beliefs).

Broadcasters’ property rights are hereby reaffirmed, and these rights shall not be abridged by unwarranted government takings, including any imposition of fees by the United States Copyright Board or any other legislative or governmental entity for any over the air music play that promotes music sales.