NOW Grand Rapids and GRIID invite you to participate in a protest at the Clear Channel/WOOD Radio office at 77 Monroe Center in downtown Grand Rapids. People are invited to gather outside the building at noon this Wednesday, March 7. People are also asked to bring letters asking for the removal of Limbaugh from WOOD Radio’s weekly lineup.
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In response to inflammatory comments made by Rush Limbaugh about Sandra Fluke on his radio show last week, protestors nationwide are pressuring radio stations and advertisers to drop Limbaugh's show. A supporting protest is scheduled for March 7th in Grand Rapids, MI.
The incident occurred last week on Limbaugh's conservative talk radio program. Limbaugh called law student Sandra Fluke a "slut" and a "prostitute" for her advocacy of insurance coverage of birth control. He made several other sexually degrading remarks that have offended many people who have publicly spoken out against it. As of Monday March 5th, a total of seven advertisers have withdrawn support, and two radio stations have dropped the show from syndication despite the public apologies that Limbaugh has made.
The National Organization for Women - Grand Rapids has organized a protest against WOOD Radio to highlight the issues surrounding the incident, and to gather support to pull Limbaugh's show from the airwaves in Grand Rapids, MI. Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy is also involved in organizing and promoting the event, scheduled to take place at noon Wednesday March 7th at WOOD Radio's offices downtown at 77 Monroe St Grand Rapids MI.
According to the article on GRIID.org, people interested in supporting the protest are asked to bring letters asking for the removal of Limbaugh from WOOD Radio’s weekly lineup. Protestors will deliver letters to the station manager of the radio station, which features 15 hours every week of Limbaugh's show. People are also working on collecting information on local advertisers on WOOD Radio in order to target them in the campaign.
In response to a request for comments on the situation, WOOD Radio station manager Tim Feagan replied via email with the prepared statement that multiple people have reported receiving:
"WOOD Radio remains committed to providing its listeners with access to a broad range of opinion and commentary without condoning or agreeing with the opinions, comments, or attempts at humor expressed by on-air talent. Rush Limbaugh has apologized for his use of the words outlined in your email.
The contraception debate is one that sparks strong emotion and opinions on both sides of the issue. We respect the right of Mr. Limbaugh, as well as the rights of those who disagree with him, to express those opinions."
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Comments
When he first came on TV, I didn't think he was appropriate for public viewing. His show should never have been permitted to air. This merely further proves my beliefs.
His is nothing but a loud mouth, know-it-all, with a vulgar presentation that should be taken off the air immediately.
He acts like "the loudmouth-looking-for-attention-bully" that is always present, especially around children and other "influenceable" people. He is obnoxious! He is a bad influence for those who have not yet had the chance to mentally develop as an individual thinker.
Anyone that accepts his presentations, do not have the ability to think for themselves. They merely want to be in the crowd that thinks they are smarter than anyone else.
However, the standards in this world have become so lowly that most do not recognize the damage done.
However, you too are free to chose your demise. I prefer to have a mind that is capable of thinking for itself, and in a manner that does not try to put oneself over anyone else.
Now I have had my say, the choice is yours.