3,000 people. 300 presenters. NCMR 2008 begins tonight on the banks of the great Mississippi river.

The National Conference for Media Reform is bringing together journalists, policy makers, activists and scholars who have a lot to say about the state of our media and the need for real change. This is your invitation to join the conversation.

What FIVE WORDS would you like to share with us?

It can be anything! A slogan. A rallying cry. A message to friends. A hope for the future. The world’s shortest joke. Anything at all: as long as its only five words.

>> Watch the Five Words Video From Last Year’s Conference.

Post your five-word response below by hitting the “comment” link. We’ll add your voice to the thousands of people speaking out in Minneapolis this weekend. Our intrepid video producer will be patrolling the halls with his camera at the ready to capture other people’s five words. Add your voice to the mix in the comment section below. Here’s a few icebreakers to help get you started:

>> Bad Media Hurts Real People.

>> Don’t Mess With The Internet!

>> The Public Belongs In Broadcasting.

Or, if you have your cell phone handy you can text the phrase "5WORDS" (no quotes) plus your thoughts to 69866. For example:

>> 5WORDS Media Justice for All People.

>> 5WORDS Better Media Equals Better Democracy.

Your comments will be loaded into the NCMR 2008 5 words window:

If you are on site, visit the photo and video booth to log your five words in person. Be a part of the action – speak up today.