This was my first conference that I have ever been to where more than 70 different organizations were together, working to fight for positive change. I was inspired and I feel as if I have the understanding and motivation to go back into my community and work towards some sort of independent media.

One thing I have to say though, is that BHT wonders why Free Press works within the system rather than outside of it. The reality is, if anything is to be done, one must work within the structures that exist, because first and foremost that is what ordinary people are comfortable with. i agree that the structure of capitalism is oppressive and people suffer, but the truth is, most Americans are not that concerned about it. Extremism scares people and this is a movement that needs as many people as possible - so it must stay somewhat moderate to attract moderate people. Change can occur - look at the 2003 citizen uprising that caused the rollback of the FCC's changes in ownership. The big corporations will always exist - having just a few sources of independent media will not be enough. Can't you see that there will always be a small place for indymedia but never a big place if policy is not changed?

You must be realistic in these times. I mean our country reelected George W. Bush - I highly doubt its ready to realign capitalism, so why do we at least try and make sure that as technology moves forward the people are provided with more then they have now. If you just keep pumping our small amounts of indymedia it will not change alot. After all people buy the NYTImes, LA TIMes, watch CNN and Fox News. We must change the policy to support indymedia, rather than trying to just have indymedia. Without good policy, indymedia will die.

Everyone is trying to work towards the common goals of creating a better democracy. Why can't we see that there is room to have an org. such as Free Press and room for indymedia. Stop attacking those who support you and start fighting those who don't care at all.