You've probably heard that Verizon censored text messages
sent by the pro-choice group NARAL. They claim it was a glitch. And they feel
really, really bad about it.

Sorry, Verizon. That's not good enough. This is just the
latest example in the long list of phone companiy efforts to block, filter or
interfere with the free flow of information over 21st century communications
networks.

Take Action: Protect Free Speech
Everywhere!

In August, AT&T censored a live webcast of a Pearl
Jam concert just as lead singer Eddie Vedder criticized President Bush. AT&T
said it was a glitch.

Both Verizon and AT&T illegally handed over private
customer phone records to the National Security Agency. The phone companies
first denied it and then started a secret campaign with the White House to gain
immunity from any lawsuits.

This pattern of abuse shows that powerful phone companies
cannot be trusted to safeguard our basic freedoms. The democratic principles of
free speech and open communication are too important to be entrusted to
corporate gatekeepers. Whether it's liberal or conservative, Democrat or
Republican, pro-choice or pro-gun, the phone companies can't pick and choose
what messages get through.

Censorship by AT&T and Verizon shows us what we can
expect in a future where these network gatekeepers gain control over the free
flow of information. Congress must reaffirm its commitment to free speech on the
Internet, on cell phones, on our airwaves -- everywhere!

Tell Congress: Stop the Gatekeepers

We've had it with phony apologies from phone companies.
Congress must act now to protect free speech and the free flow of information.

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