Update, confirmed, talked to station
Again I called the station in LA, channel 62.
I spoke with the Programing Director, Miguel Benhohian (not sure the spelling on the last name). He spoke English with a faint accent so we could clearly understand eachother.
I asked for confirmation and he said yes, that is a billboard that they have paid and advertising agency to create and promote their station. He said he wasn't directly responsible for the sign since that is the marketing department. I confirmed the text on the billboard is what it says (ie. the your city and the crossed out CA with Mexico).
He wasn't apologetic but he wasn't rude either. I expressed my feelings to him on how I was upset and that I felt it offensive. He understood. I asked if I could speak with the marketing group and he said that he would bring up my concerns at their next meeting of the management team (which happens every two weeks).
I also mentioned to him that I felt this would be like the US labeling Baghdad as Baghdad, USA. He again understood.
He said I was the first call to the station that he has received. Perhaps others have called but it seems like I may be the only one because the receptionist that transferred me knew me right off when I said I was calling about the sign.
I think we can count this confirmed. Now what happens?
Erin
Re: Update, confirmed, talked to station
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Originally Posted by fritzilla
I think we can count this confirmed. Now what happens?
All details were confirmed yesterday by ALIPAC staff and volunteers. We would not run a story on "presumption." This isn't "The Enquirer!" :wink:
Details of the unfolding of events are in this thread and summarized on the front page (this story is a front page news story with a link into this discussion thread).
WorldNetDaily ran the story yesterday, Michelle Malkin has it on her blog today and www.phxnews.com also has it as a front page story.
OK LETS DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
Ok after doing some research I have found the following info for KRCA who put up this billboard. We need to call these people and complain directly to LENARD D. LIBERMAN whos is the EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
of the station. Here is the info. I am wondering if it might be a violation of their FCC license to have insinuated that they are actually operating in Mexico where they do not have a license to operate.
Legal Name of the Licensee
KRCA LICENSE CORP.
Mailing Address
1845 EMPIRE AVENUE
City
BURBANK State or Country (if foreign address)
CA ZIP Code
91504 -
Telephone Number (include area code)
8187295300 E-Mail Address (if available)
FCC Registration Number:
0001529247
Facility ID Number
22161 Call Sign
KRCA
2. Contact Representative (if other than Licensee)
MARNIE K. SARVER
Firm or Company Name
WILEY REIN & FIELDING LLP
Telephone Number (include area code)
2027194289
E-Mail Address (if available)
MSARVER@WRF.COM
Re: L.A. Mexico billboard
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Originally Posted by mrcapra
I've seen two of these billboards. One on Van Buren Blvd. in Woodcrest (Riverside County) and another on 1st St. just east of Faiview in Santa Ana (Orange County). They had me boiling mad. I'm ready to join a local Minute Man group in San Diego.
Hello MrCapra,
WELCOME to ALIPAC! This is turning into quite a story, isn't it?
Are the billboards you've seen identical to the one pictured here? If not, could you get a photo and send it to us?
Re: L.A. Mexico billboard
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Originally Posted by mrcapra
I've seen two of these billboards. One on Van Buren Blvd. in Woodcrest (Riverside County) and another on 1st St. just east of Faiview in Santa Ana (Orange County). They had me boiling mad. I'm ready to join a local Minute Man group in San Diego.
Thanks for the heads up.
We have a lot of ralliers in our organization out in the Hemet/Temecula area, as well as the Inland Empire in general.
If you are truly interested in getting involved in this movement, you are more than welcome to join us at our rallies/protests that we usually have at least once a month in Southern California.
Re: Update, confirmed, talked to station
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Originally Posted by fritzilla
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I also mentioned to him that I felt this would be like the US labeling Baghdad as Baghdad, USA. He again understood.
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I think a better analogy, IMO, would be labeling New York, NY as New York, Iraq.
Los Angeles is under attack by illegal Mexican immigrants. Declaring it a part of Mexico is a slap-in-the-face to all Americans.
Thanks for the welcome, Charlesoakisland. :)