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Created by Elizabeth Cable on October 19, 2007, 6:34 pm

Mike Gravel needs our help! Former Democratic Senator from Alaska, Mike Gravel, is being excluded from yet another debate. To be specific, it is the October 30th debate in Philadelphia, co-sponsored by the Democratic National Committee and MSNBC. It is moderated by Brian Williams. According to an associated press article: "The former Alaska senator did not meet fundraising and polling requirements for the forum, said NBC News political director Chuck Todd."

But, look, it's as simple as this: If you value freedom of speech and fairness, you should sign this petition, whether you support Gravel for president or not. It is very important, in a Democracy, for all voices to be heard. We should continue to attempt to adhere to this Democratic ideal.
      


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3,799 24 Apr 2008 - 20:32    ryan smith : I SUPPORT YOUR RIGHT TO SPEAK,LET THE MAN SPEAK!!
3,798 21 Mar 2008 - 10:34    Travis Taylor : I don't feel their should be such silly limitations for speech in a free speech country (supposedly).Look how they blocked Ross Perot and he met the current requirements.
3,797 10 Feb 2008 - 23:33    Matt Edwards : You have to raise a million dollars just to be a debate? How insanelty stupid is that? Why do you have to be rich to run? It just doesn't make any sense! I've started a MySpace page, Gravelians Against Censorship, devoted to fighting the corporate medai blackout of this man. He's the very best candidate and Corporate America is doing their best to keep him a secret. We can't let them win. Our very country depends on it!
3,796 6 Feb 2008 - 4:34    Ofelia : This is a person who has no money thus he has not been baught. He is unbiased and his opinions can't be swayed.
3,795 4 Feb 2008 - 0:10    Matthew Carriuolo :
3,794 3 Feb 2008 - 7:15    Melissa Perdue :
3,793 3 Feb 2008 - 4:27    luis : i support you ideas alot.. but also Ron Paul has the same ideas and the media is trying their best shut him up. everyone who supports Gravel can also support Ron Paul. either way. i'll vote for my freedom and i'll vote for either one of you.
3,792 28 Jan 2008 - 19:40    Kevin Robinson :
3,791 26 Jan 2008 - 13:37    Michael : censorship is bad
3,790 25 Jan 2008 - 10:30    Yonas Tesfay :
3,789 21 Jan 2008 - 9:48    Jake Deschamps :
3,788 20 Jan 2008 - 0:05    Connie Chen :
3,787 14 Jan 2008 - 0:51    Mary Cooley : Mike Gravel is running for president. By keeping him off the air, MSNBC is abusing its power as a news source. Give Gravel a chance to speak to the American people, or keep the American people in the dark about this election.Sincerely,Mary Cooley
3,786 12 Jan 2008 - 13:45    Antoon S. : The media are subjective and unfair, all around the world. Give every candidate a forum to speak his mind, it's not that hard!
3,785 11 Jan 2008 - 21:12    Linus Ågren : Let the man speak damnit!
3,784 9 Jan 2008 - 2:18    samuel lopez :
3,783 18 Dec 2007 - 22:40    Mitchell Kukol : This is a disaster. What right do they have to decide who the American people get to vote for?
3,782 18 Dec 2007 - 19:31    Beth Lattimore : It's over, people. Move on!!
3,781 18 Dec 2007 - 19:20    David :
3,780 18 Dec 2007 - 6:17    Steve Swamy : This is an outrage to the political system and an obvious suppression of freedom. Allow Mike to speak, don't let those few with all the power make decisions for the rest of us!
3,779 12 Dec 2007 - 8:07    Jerry Prusinski :
3,778 11 Dec 2007 - 14:44    Prairie Endres Parnell :
3,777 9 Dec 2007 - 21:23    Laurent : I'M FRENCH And I'M a girlfriend in Américan who's supporter. God LUCK for the politic .
3,776 7 Dec 2007 - 13:21    Kumar Kartik Amarnath : This is an outrage...gravel paul kucinich nader
3,775 7 Dec 2007 - 2:00    Thomas Mullen : NBC is and will always be corrupt
3,774 7 Dec 2007 - 1:06    Mohammed : This man is American's last chance.
3,773 4 Dec 2007 - 16:15    Mike Livingston : These special interest groups are running amok with our childrens blood.
3,772 3 Dec 2007 - 16:06    Dave Garro :
3,771 28 Nov 2007 - 8:00    Michael : 'politics as usual'
3,770 27 Nov 2007 - 22:33    kyle carlson :
3,769 26 Nov 2007 - 8:34    Carrie : The media is to report , not a hired as an entity to decide.
3,768 26 Nov 2007 - 3:49    christopher watkins : Mike Gravel should be allowed to speak and not be discriminated against by the media. He is one of the only ones who speaks the real truth, and the media makes him seem crazy. Remember that real change that have benefitted us have come from those who have sounded the craziest in their time.
3,767 25 Nov 2007 - 6:21    Michael Rodriguez : Gravel 2008!!!
3,766 24 Nov 2007 - 21:35    Jose Carbia : A free republic should not be controlled by the selfish interests of corporations. My vote is for Ron Paul but my support is for freedom. You can do it Mike!
3,765 23 Nov 2007 - 21:48    Jefferey Goines :
3,764 23 Nov 2007 - 13:36    Andrew Walker : This is a presidential campaign, not a popularity contest, and Mike Gravel has every right to be there!
3,763 23 Nov 2007 - 6:30    Jennifer Cheng : Every candidate has the right to be heard.
3,762 22 Nov 2007 - 5:35    Andrew Carr :
3,761 21 Nov 2007 - 20:20    Danielle Demos :
3,760 20 Nov 2007 - 5:26    Cliff : Mike Gravel deserves a place to speak so we can avoid the biopower of exclusionary politics run by big business media.
3,759 19 Nov 2007 - 14:58    Kathy Bailey : Little guys running for President need a chance too! I live in Alaska, whe not on vacation in UK, not a Democrat, but this is so unfair.I know it's too late for my comment but........
3,758 19 Nov 2007 - 6:05    Nicholas Tillemans :
3,757 18 Nov 2007 - 9:12    Ron Chapman : Don't gag Gravel!!
3,756 18 Nov 2007 - 0:34    glenn peters : Scary stuff....
3,755 17 Nov 2007 - 21:32    Vartika Vikram : He is Good Man, a strong leader, I hope this country makes the right decision.
3,754 17 Nov 2007 - 20:27    Angelica Gaerlan : Gravel is the most eloquent man I've ever seen in a presidential debate.
3,753 17 Nov 2007 - 17:06    max Bryson :
3,752 17 Nov 2007 - 2:42    Chris D. : This is ridiculous how could they do this?
3,751 16 Nov 2007 - 8:41    F. K. : Sen. Mike Gravel, who is sanctioned by the Democratic National Committee as an official candidate for president, is being excluded from appearing in upcoming democratic debates by corporations, lobby groups and the corrupt western media, in yet another blatant act of corporate censorship. Mike Gravel is paying the price for speaking truth to power and the corporations and other corrupt puppet politicians and puppet media wants to keep him silent. LET GRAVEL SPEAK, DO NOT EXCLUDE HIM. THIS IS A DEMOCRACY NOT A CORPORATOCRACY
3,750 16 Nov 2007 - 5:06    Nicholas Rider : Let the man speak!He's the only Dem candidate worth hearing. No one wants another 4 years with a mindless robot.
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