Have you ever wanted to talk back to Big Media?

Well now's your chance. Sumner Redstone, the Chairman of Viacom Inc. and CBS, will be speaking publicly in Boston on Tuesday. He needs to hear from you.

What: A Conversation with Sumner Redstone
When: Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2007, 4:30 p.m. (Doors open at 4 p.m.)
Where: Boston University School of Law,
765 Commonwealth Ave.
RSVP: lawevent@bu.edu or 617-353-8011

We need you and other Boston activists to get Redstone on the record about how media consolidation impacts America.

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At a similar event in 2001, Redstone was asked: "Why do you think the conglomeration of so much media is a good thing for America?"

His answer: "I'm not sure it's a good thing for America. It's a good thing for Viacom."

We need to get Redstone on the record again in Boston. Here are four sample questions you could ask:

On Democracy: You have said that you didn't know whether media consolidation was good for America, but that it was good for Viacom. Do you put Viacom's interests before those of our democracy?

On Diversity: How can we create a more diverse and democratic media when media consolidation pushes minority owners off the airwaves and minority viewpoints out of the mainstream?

On Public Interest: Since the people own the airwaves that your company profits from, what is Viacom doing to better serve the public interest?

On Localism: Media consolidation has consistently led to less coverage of local issues and local communities. As Viacom and other giants keep consolidating, where can people turn for the information they need?

Try to bring a video camera and get Redstone's answer on tape.

It's time to hold Big Media accountable. Please attend this important event and make your voice heard.