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Gigabyte March on Washington
10 easy tips for taking action and making a difference
“Social movements are a kind of grievance machine for creating and aggregating demands for change, especially
where established institutions have ignored the group or the problem, or have responded in a way that can be
judged as morally inadequate.”
MAYER N. ZALD, professor emeritus of sociology, social work, and
business administration at the University of Michigan
NEW!
Express Your Views! Comments can be filed with the FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System
In the news... "CONSUMERS FACE HIGHER INTERNET PRICES AND FEWER CHOICES UNDER TODAY’S FCC BROADBAND DEREGULATION DECISION " - Consumers Union 10/14/2004
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Participating in the Virtual Gigabyte March is just one of the many ways to become involved in effecting change. At the WBIA, we know that collectively we can make a difference if we express our concerns and views together. If you think that writing a letter to your Representative will not make a difference, think again! A colleague who works in the policy arena once confided in me that a single letter to a Congressional office is considered to represent the voice of 5,000 like minded voters. So get going and pick and choose how you would like to affect change. Being a grassroots advocate is something anyone can do, which is why we have laid out a simple 10-step plan for you. Even if you only choose only one activity, you are making a choice to make a difference and have your voice heard. Advocacy simply means educating the public, swaying public opinion or influencing policy-makers. Here is our recommended list of 10 easy action items with tips on how to proceed and take action! 1. If you have not done it yet, join the Gigabyte March now! 2. File a Comment or Reply to the FCC 3. Become conversant on the issues a.10 reasons to participate in the Gigabyte March 4. Write or call your Congressional Representatives and Senators 5. Schedule a personal visit to your Representative's District Offices 6. Write and/or call your local media a. Media tips 7. Spread the word and expand your influence. 8. Speak up. Local organizations are always looking for speakers and timely, interesting topics. Examples or organizations are Rotary Clubs, local Community Colleges and Universities, Technology Organizations, etc. 9. Post information on the Gigabyte March to other sites and lists
"The role of government is not to create wealth; the role of our government is to create an environment in which the entrepreneur can flourish, in which minds can expand, in which technologies can reach new frontiers."
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