Rock the Vote...
So, there has been a lot of talk on my campus these days about whether or not APU should have supported MTV's "Rock the Vote" as it did. Many believe (myself included) that there are MANY other ways to get people interested, rather than supporting a venue such as MTV, whose message does NOT go along with our school's motto: God First. Also, MTV has recently created a draft card with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's "signature" on it...ridiculous. They kept bringing up this rumor of the draft, even though there has been no proof that either candidate is thinking about drafting soldiers.
I received this press release today, from the California College Republicans. If you are in the area, I'd encourage you to attend this protest! If I didn't have to work, I would be there.
I received this press release today, from the California College Republicans. If you are in the area, I'd encourage you to attend this protest! If I didn't have to work, I would be there.
California College Republicans
Est. 1892
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Est. 1892
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Michael P. Davidson
October 15, 2004 (323) 533-9675
War against Rock the Vote
Young Voters Protest
Lies and Brainwashing of MTV/Rock the Vote
LOS ANGELES, CA – Young voters are outraged that MTV/Rock the Vote is lying to scare young voters into believing there is going to be a draft, so they resolved to take on the media giant. A protest is scheduled in front of MTV Networks at 2600 Colorado Blvd in Santa Monica from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
MTV/Rock the Vote recently posted a fake draft induction card signed by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld that says “this could be you,” even though Rock the Vote characterizes itself as “non partisan.” Furthermore, they posted on their website skewed facts on the draft and a video clip that is clearly meant to incite fear. At the same time, John Kerry continues to use the draft as an issue in his campaign, saying that there is “great potential” one will be reinstated if President Bush is reelected.
This is done despite the fact that the House of Representatives voted against a Democrat-sponsored bill to reinstate the draft by a margin of 402 to 2, and President Bush, Vice President Cheney, and Defense Secretary Rumsfeld are on record saying that a draft is not only unnecessary but also opposed by the Administration.
“If the draft is opposed by the House, President, Vice President, and Defense Secretary, from where do they expect the draft to come? MTV/Rock the Vote and John Kerry are lying to my generation to scare us into submission, all the while dishonoring our troops by using their service as an instrument of fear,” said State Chairman of the California College Republicans Michael P. Davidson. “We’re going to take a stand, demand honesty, and let them know that it is our future and our vote, not Viacom’s or MTV’s. We won’t let them dodge the facts.”
The protest is on Friday, October 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at MTV Networks at 2600 Colorado Blvd. in Santa Monica. For more information on the California College Republicans, please go to www.collegegop.org.
War against Rock the Vote
Young Voters Protest
Lies and Brainwashing of MTV/Rock the Vote
LOS ANGELES, CA – Young voters are outraged that MTV/Rock the Vote is lying to scare young voters into believing there is going to be a draft, so they resolved to take on the media giant. A protest is scheduled in front of MTV Networks at 2600 Colorado Blvd in Santa Monica from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
MTV/Rock the Vote recently posted a fake draft induction card signed by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld that says “this could be you,” even though Rock the Vote characterizes itself as “non partisan.” Furthermore, they posted on their website skewed facts on the draft and a video clip that is clearly meant to incite fear. At the same time, John Kerry continues to use the draft as an issue in his campaign, saying that there is “great potential” one will be reinstated if President Bush is reelected.
This is done despite the fact that the House of Representatives voted against a Democrat-sponsored bill to reinstate the draft by a margin of 402 to 2, and President Bush, Vice President Cheney, and Defense Secretary Rumsfeld are on record saying that a draft is not only unnecessary but also opposed by the Administration.
“If the draft is opposed by the House, President, Vice President, and Defense Secretary, from where do they expect the draft to come? MTV/Rock the Vote and John Kerry are lying to my generation to scare us into submission, all the while dishonoring our troops by using their service as an instrument of fear,” said State Chairman of the California College Republicans Michael P. Davidson. “We’re going to take a stand, demand honesty, and let them know that it is our future and our vote, not Viacom’s or MTV’s. We won’t let them dodge the facts.”
The protest is on Friday, October 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at MTV Networks at 2600 Colorado Blvd. in Santa Monica. For more information on the California College Republicans, please go to www.collegegop.org.
posted by Lesa at 10/21/2004 04:18:00 PM
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