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Below is the petition which was signed by over 150,000 concerned citizens:

We, the undersigned, respectfully request that Sinclair Broadcast Group not air the documentary Stolen Honor. We believe that it is inappropriate and unfair to air partisan propaganda in the last 10 days of an election campaign. We will make our position known to Sinclair, its advertisers, and any affiliated organizations.

We presented an interim petition to Sinclair on October 15, and we presented a final petition with over 150,000 signatures to Sinclair, its advertisers, the FCC, and FEC on October 22.

What is Sinclair Broadcast Group?
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., is one of the largest television broadcasters in the country. By its own count, Sinclair owns, operates, or services 62 local television stations in 39 markets – reaching 24% of television households in the United States.
Source: Sinclair Broadcast Group, www.sbgi.net

What is Stolen Honor?
According to its creators, Stolen Honor is a "documentary" claiming to "expos[e] John Kerry's record of betrayal." The film is funded by a group of conservative activists.
Sources: www.stolenhonor.com
Los Angeles Times, 10/9/04, "Conservative TV Group to Air Anti-Kerry Film"

What is Sinclair Broadcast Group planning to do?
Sinclair has told its stations to air Stolen Honor. According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, Sinclair is forcing its stations to preempt regular prime-time programming from the networks to show the film.
Source: Los Angeles Times, 10/9/04, "Conservative TV Group to Air Anti-Kerry Film"

Haven't we heard this from Sinclair before?
In April 2004, Sinclair ordered seven of its stations not to air Ted Koppel's Nightline broadcast featuring a roll call of the 700 U.S. troops who had died in Iraq. Republican Sen. John McCain, who was a prisoner of war in Vietnam, was among the many who criticized Sinclair’s action.
Source: Los Angeles Times, 10/9/04, "Conservative TV Group to Air Anti-Kerry Film"

Is Sinclair trying to affect the outcome of the Presidential election?
In the 2004 political cycle, executives from Sinclair have given nearly $67,784 in political contributions, 97% to Republicans. We just report, you decide.
Source: The Center for Responsive Politics, www.opensecrets.org

Do we support free speech?
Absolutely. And free speech means expressing our outrage when a major corporation with a history of right-wing bias tries to change the outcome of an election by airing a slanted, inaccurate documentary.