Zoe Lofgren Should be Sainted: Congresswomen Zoe Lofgren puts common sense in goverment. She and her staff have written the "The Digital Choice and Freedom Act of 2002." The law defines those gray areas some people like Mary Bono would like to remain hers.
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren should be Sainted:Zoe Lofgren introduces legislation designed to protect consumer’s ability to enjoy digital copyrighted material. Lofgren’s bill, the “Digital Choice and Freedom Act of 2002,” gives lawful consumers the ability to make personal uses of digital entertainment such as music, movies, and books. In addition, the bill recognizes that digital piracy will never be truly solved until consumers are given an affordable, reliable, legitimate and secure alternative.
I just recieved an email from Rabbi Mentz that KFI in LA (a Clear Channel Station,) that the station manager has cut him from the weekend line up. For those of you who don't know, the Rabbi was on Sunday evenings from 4-7 PM, after being tossed around the schedule over the year.
I don't believe the Rabbi will be mind if I quote him a bit as to what he was told was the reason...
"Yesterday, I was told by the Program Manager that my 'sound' does not fit the station. She said over and over, my ratings, and show are great. Just that where the station needs to go ... they are looking for new people." [bolding is mine, not his.]
For what it's worth, here's my opinion directed to the management of KFI: It was very sad to hear you've cut Rabbi Mentz from the Sunday schedule. Rabbi Mentz's show was unique, fun, and honestly enjoyable radio for everyone, especially when we, the listeners, get tired of all the overly political topics being pushed on today's talk radio format.
Rabbi Mentz was a breath of fresh air.
His topics, thoughtful contests and the fun things he presented were always from his personal point of view and were presented to challenge his listeners. (For example his reading contest for kids.) You can't say that about many talk radio personalities today. The Rabbi made sure to not be overly religious as to offend others, yet he made no excuse or tried to hide his beliefs, as other hosts do. The honesty was both refreshing and challeging. Rabbi offered the listener honest discussion and fun, especially when he wasn't constrained to only one 3 hour show per week. My family will miss him on the airwaves of KFI, but your loss will be another station's gain and you can be assured we who enjoyed him will follow him to wherever he lands on the dial.
G-d Bless, Rabbi. If we can be any assistance, please let us know by emailing me.
Mary Lu's Coffee Talk October 3, 2002
Rabbi Mentz is off KFI in LA