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here is my letter to my senator of SC about the RIAA

CountryMusikMan	Date: May 4, 2003 @ 8:12 PM Mr.Hollings I know you are a busy man but I need to bring an issue up to you.It is about the major recording industry and how they through the RIAA and Through radio stations that are suppose to be publicly owned but are recieveing money from the record companies to play their artists and only their artists.They are trying to own something that is not theirs to own and that is music.The RIAA is a very crooked organization claiming to support artists rights from copyright infringements,but only making money accompanied by the major recording industry. They are trying to get rid of peer to peer file music sharing and one of their latest ideas is too hack the users computers which is an invasion of privacy.Senator remember when they were times when an artist such as Loretta Lynn,Elvis Presley could go to their local radio station and be played because of their talent and ability,well because of the RIAA and the major recording Industry which only consists of 5 companies and used to be well over a thousand have bought off the radio stations known as clear channel.This is totally illegal but they get away with it because it gets covered up.Sir all these organizations are pretty much telling the American people that the only thing they get to hear on major radio are major artists,and i think this is very unfair and very communistic.The Radio Stations belong to the public not the recording industry.Something has to be done too stop this these companies are far worse than Bill Gates and if you study them and all the companies they own,one would find that they are way beyond a trust or monopoly.I am one of these artist that i speak of who is very talented but because of this illegal situation going on I can't even go to my local radio station in a country I served for and get my songs played.I understand this might not mean much too you but it is all i have itis my passion for life and they are millons of others just like me.The reason the RIAA are trying to stop internet piracy has nothing to do with artists rights it has to do with them being a puppet through illegal payoffs from The 5 major Recording Companies.You see the record companies only pay an artist about $1.50 for every cd sold and the rest they get,also when an artists records or does a video these are all paid back to the record company from the artists cd sells that they are only making $1.50 a cd for.That is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to them and their fine print contracts.Do you know that artists have written songs and never made a dime because the recording companies have been screwing them for years.I can name several number1 hits that are still being played today and the songwriter and artist are not making a dime from.Senator this not just a business but it is also our culture,I myself being from the south know what music has done for my life.Think about those songs you listen to all of your life that make you remember the past through memories from a song you heard during a special time of your life.Well those memories come from artists like myself who deserve a fair shake. Here is my link for my song that my local radio want play but they play on radio all over the world.The USA is the only country who has this kind of problem for their artists,singers,musicians.Everyone of the other countries Radio or record companies are easier to get to and more supportive of us.Here is my link to my music http://millerdmusiccom.dmusic.com or www.cdbaby.com cdbaby is a site that supports indie artists but I onlymake $1.00 of the $5.00 a customer pays for my cd.I represent a Massive amount of voters and tax payers.I just hope that you understand how serious this issue is. Thanks and God Bless, Brad Miller Send another Email to Senator Hollings ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- You can find the information for each of Senator HOME E-MAIL OFFICES WASHINGTON (202) 224-6121 COLUMBIA (803) 765-5731 CHARLESTON (843) 727-4525 GREENVILLE (864) 233-5366 Match any or all keywords About This Site Privacy Policy Thank you! The following information has been emailed to Senator Hollings PREFIX: Mr FIRSTNAME: Brad LASTNAME: Miller ADDRESS1: 1801 Curtis Dr. ADDRESS2: CITY: North Augusta STATE: SC ZIP: 29841 EMAIL: bradmillercountry@yahoo.com SUBJECT: Other MESSAGEBODY: Mr.Hollings I know you are a busy man but I need to bring an issue up to you.It is about the major recording industry and how they through the RIAA and Through radio stations that are suppose to be publicly owned but are recieveing money from the record companies to play their artists and only their artists.They are trying to own something that is not theirs to own and that is music.The RIAA is a very crooked organization claiming to support artists rights from copyright infringements,but only making money accompanied by the major recording industry. They are trying to get rid of peer to peer file music sharing and one of their latest ideas is too hack the users computers which is an invasion of privacy.Senator remember when they were times when an artist such as Loretta Lynn,Elvis Presley could go to their local radio station and be played because of their talent and ability,well because of the RIAA and the major recording Industry which only consists of 5 companies and used to be well over a thousand have bought off the radio stations known as clear channel.This is totally illegal but they get away with it because it gets covered up.Sir all these organizations are pretty much telling the American people that the only thing they get to hear on major radio are major artists,and i think this is very unfair and very communistic.The Radio Stations belong to the public not the recording industry.Something has to be done too stop this these companies are far worse than Bill Gates and if you study them and all the companies they own,one would find that they are way beyond a trust or monopoly.I am one of these artist that i speak of who is very talented but because of this illegal situation going on I can't even go to my local radio station in a country I served for and get my songs played.I understand this might not mean much too you but it is all i have itis my passion for life and they are millons of others just like me.The reason the RIAA are trying to stop internet piracy has nothing to do with artists rights it has to do with them being a puppet through illegal payoffs from The 5 major Recording Companies.You see the record companies only pay an artist about $1.50 for every cd sold and the rest they get,also when an artists records or does a video these are all paid back to the record company from the artists cd sells that they are only making $1.50 a cd for.That is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to them and their fine print contracts.Do you know that artists have written songs and never made a dime because the recording companies have been screwing them for years.I can name several number1 hits that are still being played today and the songwriter and artist are not making a dime from.Senator this not just a business but it is also our culture,I myself being from the south know what music has done for my life.Think about those songs you listen to all of your life that make you remember the past through memories from a song you heard during a special time of your life.Well those memories come from artists like myself who deserve a fair shake. Here is my link for my song that my local radio want play but they play on radio all over the world.The USA is the only country who has this kind of problem for their artists,singers,musicians.Everyone of the other countries Radio or record companies are easier to get to and more supportive of us.Here is my link to my music http://millerdmusiccom.dmusic.com or www.cdbaby.com cdbaby is a site that supports indie artists but I onlymake $1.00 of the $5.00 a customer pays for my cd.I represent a Massive amount of voters and tax payers.I just hope that you understand how serious this issue is. Thanks and God Bless, Brad Miller Send another Email to Senator Hollings ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- You can find the information for each of Senator " id="44488"> HOME E-MAIL OFFICES WASHINGTON (202) 224-6121 COLUMBIA (803) 765-5731 CHARLESTON (843) 727-4525 GREENVILLE (864) 233-5366 Match any or all keywords About This Site Privacy Policy Thank you! The following information has been emailed to Senator Hollings PREFIX: Mr FIRSTNAME: Brad LASTNAME: Miller ADDRESS1: 1801 Curtis Dr. ADDRESS2: CITY: North Augusta STATE: SC ZIP: 29841 EMAIL: bradmillercountry@yahoo.com SUBJECT: Other MESSAGEBODY: Mr.Hollings I know you are a busy man but I need to bring an issue up to you.It is about the major recording industry and how they through the RIAA and Through radio stations that are suppose to be publicly owned but are recieveing money from the record companies to play their artists and only their artists.They are trying to own something that is not theirs to own and that is music.The RIAA is a very crooked organization claiming to support artists rights from copyright infringements,but only making money accompanied by the major recording industry. They are trying to get rid of peer to peer file music sharing and one of their latest ideas is too hack the users computers which is an invasion of privacy.Senator remember when they were times when an artist such as Loretta Lynn,Elvis Presley could go to their local radio station and be played because of their talent and ability,well because of the RIAA and the major recording Industry which only consists of 5 companies and used to be well over a thousand have bought off the radio stations known as clear channel.This is totally illegal but they get away with it because it gets covered up.Sir all these organizations are pretty much telling the American people that the only thing they get to hear on major radio are major artists,and i think this is very unfair and very communistic.The Radio Stations belong to the public not the recording industry.Something has to be done too stop this these companies are far worse than Bill Gates and if you study them and all the companies they own,one would find that they are way beyond a trust or monopoly.I am one of these artist that i speak of who is very talented but because of this illegal situation going on I can't even go to my local radio station in a country I served for and get my songs played.I understand this might not mean much too you but it is all i have itis my passion for life and they are millons of others just like me.The reason the RIAA are trying to stop internet piracy has nothing to do with artists rights it has to do with them being a puppet through illegal payoffs from The 5 major Recording Companies.You see the record companies only pay an artist about $1.50 for every cd sold and the rest they get,also when an artists records or does a video these are all paid back to the record company from the artists cd sells that they are only making $1.50 a cd for.That is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to them and their fine print contracts.Do you know that artists have written songs and never made a dime because the recording companies have been screwing them for years.I can name several number1 hits that are still being played today and the songwriter and artist are not making a dime from.Senator this not just a business but it is also our culture,I myself being from the south know what music has done for my life.Think about those songs you listen to all of your life that make you remember the past through memories from a song you heard during a special time of your life.Well those memories come from artists like myself who deserve a fair shake. Here is my link for my song that my local radio want play but they play on radio all over the world.The USA is the only country who has this kind of problem for their artists,singers,musicians.Everyone of the other countries Radio or record companies are easier to get to and more supportive of us.Here is my link to my music http://millerdmusiccom.dmusic.com or www.cdbaby.com cdbaby is a site that supports indie artists but I onlymake $1.00 of the $5.00 a customer pays for my cd.I represent a Massive amount of voters and tax payers.I just hope that you understand how serious this issue is. Thanks and God Bless, Brad Miller Send another Email to Senator Hollings ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- You can find the information for each of Senator HOME E-MAIL OFFICES WASHINGTON (202) 224-6121 COLUMBIA (803) 765-5731 CHARLESTON (843) 727-4525 GREENVILLE (864) 233-5366 Match any or all keywords About This Site Privacy Policy Thank you! The following information has been emailed to Senator Hollings PREFIX: Mr FIRSTNAME: Brad LASTNAME: Miller ADDRESS1: 1801 Curtis Dr. ADDRESS2: CITY: North Augusta STATE: SC ZIP: 29841 EMAIL: bradmillercountry@yahoo.com SUBJECT: Other MESSAGEBODY: Mr.Hollings I know you are a busy man but I need to bring an issue up to you.It is about the major recording industry and how they through the RIAA and Through radio stations that are suppose to be publicly owned but are recieveing money from the record companies to play their artists and only their artists.They are trying to own something that is not theirs to own and that is music.The RIAA is a very crooked organization claiming to support artists rights from copyright infringements,but only making money accompanied by the major recording industry. They are trying to get rid of peer to peer file music sharing and one of their latest ideas is too hack the users computers which is an invasion of privacy.Senator remember when they were times when an artist such as Loretta Lynn,Elvis Presley could go to their local radio station and be played because of their talent and ability,well because of the RIAA and the major recording Industry which only consists of 5 companies and used to be well over a thousand have bought off the radio stations known as clear channel.This is totally illegal but they get away with it because it gets covered up.Sir all these organizations are pretty much telling the American people that the only thing they get to hear on major radio are major artists,and i think this is very unfair and very communistic.The Radio Stations belong to the public not the recording industry.Something has to be done too stop this these companies are far worse than Bill Gates and if you study them and all the companies they own,one would find that they are way beyond a trust or monopoly.I am one of these artist that i speak of who is very talented but because of this illegal situation going on I can't even go to my local radio station in a country I served for and get my songs played.I understand this might not mean much too you but it is all i have itis my passion for life and they are millons of others just like me.The reason the RIAA are trying to stop internet piracy has nothing to do with artists rights it has to do with them being a puppet through illegal payoffs from The 5 major Recording Companies.You see the record companies only pay an artist about $1.50 for every cd sold and the rest they get,also when an artists records or does a video these are all paid back to the record company from the artists cd sells that they are only making $1.50 a cd for.That is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to them and their fine print contracts.Do you know that artists have written songs and never made a dime because the recording companies have been screwing them for years.I can name several number1 hits that are still being played today and the songwriter and artist are not making a dime from.Senator this not just a business but it is also our culture,I myself being from the south know what music has done for my life.Think about those songs you listen to all of your life that make you remember the past through memories from a song you heard during a special time of your life.Well those memories come from artists like myself who deserve a fair shake. Here is my link for my song that my local radio want play but they play on radio all over the world.The USA is the only country who has this kind of problem for their artists,singers,musicians.Everyone of the other countries Radio or record companies are easier to get to and more supportive of us.Here is my link to my music http://millerdmusiccom.dmusic.com or www.cdbaby.com cdbaby is a site that supports indie artists but I onlymake $1.00 of the $5.00 a customer pays for my cd.I represent a Massive amount of voters and tax payers.I just hope that you understand how serious this issue is. Thanks and God Bless, Brad Miller Send another Email to Senator Hollings ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- You can find the information for each of Senator
trillcitypoet	Date: May 4, 2003 @ 8:15 PM that works.....
ashleighj	Date: May 4, 2003 @ 8:24 PM cool, now that the RIAA can get your home address, they can drop that verizon lawsuit!
CountryMusikMan	Date: May 4, 2003 @ 8:26 PM LET THEM GO AHEAD I HAVE NO DOWNLOAD ISSUES! i DON'T DOWNLOAD I UPLOAD
Expose	Date: May 4, 2003 @ 8:29 PM Keep it to ONE FORUM. And nice letter.
GemSka	Date: May 5, 2003 @ 8:17 AM You might make more of an impact if you physically mailed the letter to Senator Hollings. They say that it is more effective, because it shows that you are willing to take the time to actually send a letter instead of e-mailing. So just print a copy and give it to the mailman.
ChillinBuzz	Date: May 5, 2003 @ 10:55 AM actually, anything like this works, if many more do it, and that's Brad's point i do believe i wish senators would listen to me hehehe
CountryMusikMan	Date: May 6, 2003 @ 2:11 PM I did mail it to him. I copy it printed it and mailed it to him too
haydenswall	Date: May 6, 2003 @ 2:49 PM I'm discovering that you get a much better response from your local Senator's office if you call them on the phone. One well-phrased question to a human is worth 25 e-mails. And who knows, you might even get an answer. You should have a local number, no matter what state you live in. Call their offices.
leflaw	Date: May 7, 2003 @ 12:17 AM suggestions 1. Paragraphs - use 'em. Otherwise you wind up looking like Jack Nicholson in the Shining. 2. Leave a space after each end of sentence "period" (.) so that the website html reader doesn't assume every sentence is a domain name.
CountryMusikMan	Date: May 7, 2003 @ 2:08 PM okie dokie My bad Tying isn't my best talent!
CountryMusikMan	Date: May 7, 2003 @ 2:09 PM typing i mean you see what i mean
CountryMusikMan	Date: May 7, 2003 @ 4:51 PM service.Nope a letter is a physical documentation and so is an email since it can be printed phone calls don't stand up in court." id="44870">Try calling a Senator all you get is some govt recorded answering service.Nope a letter is a physical documentation and so is an email since it can be printed phone calls don't stand up in court.

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