There is an interesting story going on in Washington, D.C. that I’ve heard very little about in any of the news media. I am referring to an upcoming meeting of the Federal Communications Commission, where it will be decided if huge media moguls will be allowed to become even bigger.

Most of us didn’t even realize that a free press is very dependent on autonomy. If newspapers, TV stations, radio stations and Internet providers are allowed to be controlled by just a few corporations, then all we’ll ever hear or see will be based on the dictates of those corporations. What an undesirable circumstance that will be for all of us.

There is a bright spot, though. This behind-the-scenes vote of the FCC over who’ll control what America sees and hears won’t happen until June. The FCC is still allowing public input until May 30, so now is the time to contact the FCC at: , 1-888-225-5322 (1-888-CALL FCC), or Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20554. Make your voice be heard.

Pamela Terry

Buford, Ga.