Classical Music Radio in St. Louis
Regarding the take-over of 99.1 FM and the end of classical music over the airwaves in St. Louis, I would like citizens to:
| 64% (52) | Continue to fight the take-over, filing a request for a hearing with the United States Supreme Court if necessary | |
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| 61% (50) | Continue to fight the take-over by pursuing grievance procedures with the FCC | |
| 46% (38) | Organize a petition or other communication with area legislators seeking changes in laws to prevent such a take-over in the future | |
| 41% (34) | Organize a letter-writing campaign to area newspapers and other media | |
| 23% (19) | Organize a support group for those going through "withdrawal pangs" | |
| 29% (24) | Organize a second candle-light vigil to express appropriate emotions regarding the take-over | |
| 23% (19) | Organize other protest events, including non-violent civil disobedience (The poll maker does not advocate any illegal action, nor does he disrespect anyone for engaging in protest according to the American way.) | |
| 17% (14) | Organize other protest events, *excluding* civil disobedience | |
| 0% (0) | [Suggest other protest options:] |
81 voters have answered this question.
I am aware of the American principle that the airwaves belong to the people.
| 90% (76) | Yes | |
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| 9% (8) | No |
84 voters have answered this question.
Regarding the rights, feelings, and needs of the residents of St. Louis (otherwise known as the public interest), I believe the FCC..
| 10% (9) | Was completely responsive. | |
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| 0% (0) | Was somewhat responsive. | |
| 21% (18) | Was not very responsive. | |
| 54% (46) | Was not at all responsive. | |
| 14% (12) | [No opinion (don't know)] |
85 voters have answered this question.
Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: There must be a better way to manage what formats are available to radio listeners.
| 90% (75) | Agree | |
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| 9% (8) | Disagree | |
| 0% (0) | Don't Know/No Choice |
83 voters have answered this question.
Regarding the future of station employees, I believe...
| 48% (39) | they should all receive medals for meritorious service. | |
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| 62% (51) | the former station owner (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) owes them new jobs. | |
| 62% (51) | they deserve letters of thanks from all listeners. | |
| 23% (19) | they deserve a shower of gifts such as flowers, boxes of candy, trips to New York and Caribbean cruises. |
81 voters have answered this question.
In terms of providing a classical music station for St. Louis in the future, I support the following option(s). More than one choice may be selected. (KWMU is operating a classical music station on a special digital frequency [special radio required] as well as streaming at their web site. Programming, however, does not originate locally.)
| 64% (53) | Continuing to fight the take-over of Classic 99 | |
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| 35% (29) | Splitting KWMU into two stations, one all-talk, the other all music -- classical | |
| 67% (55) | Finding an "angel" to finance the take-over of another spot on the dial for a new classical music radio station | |
| 74% (61) | Establishing a community radio station (listener-supported), with a classical music format | |
| 17% (14) | Other |
82 voters have answered this question.
Now that the usurping station has taken over the place of KFUO-FM on the dial...
| 0% (0) | I prefer to "let by-gones be by-gones" and just get on with my life. | |
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| 0% (0) | By all means, efforts to protest or even reverse the take-over should be mounted. |
0 voters have answered this question.
