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Ed Herman Refuses Appearance on WBAI-Pacifica Radio

Eileen Sutton writes: "Friends,


The following exchange occurred recently between scholar Ed Herman
and Gary Null's producer, Jonathan Eder (Ed has released these emails
to us).


It would appear several leading progressives unfortunately chose to
appear on WBAI recently--specifically on Gary's show. Fortunately,
Ed Herman, a man of principle, would not.


I also personally appreciate Mr. Eder's rather charming logic. It's
precisely what was said to the stringers when we struck--"don't take
your work from the world." One bold result of the stringers having
taken a collective stand is Free Speech Radio News, one of the most
important daily news programs in the country.


--E. Sutton, banned reporter
From:

To:

Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 9:00 AM

Subject: Interview request


I produce the Gary Null Show in New York. I am interested in having you
on the show for a telephone interview (possibly Thursday Nov 8 between
12noon-6pm). Please contact me. Thanks.


Jonathan Eder

(503)222-3169

jeprod@teleport.com


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----- Original Message -----

From: Ed Herman

To:

Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 2:42 PM

Subject: Re: Interview request


Dear Mr. Eder:


I am afraid that I am a supporter of the boycott of the
Ford-Wash-Leid seizure and perversion of WBAI and am not prepared to
cooperate with those standing by this corrupt and, hopefully,
sinking, ship.


Sincerely, Edward Herman


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----- Original Message -----

From:

To:

Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 10:54 PM

Subject: Re: Interview request P.S.


Even if WBAI is a corrupt station, I do not see the logic in squandering
free and uncensored air time that could educate thousands of people
about life and death matters (particularly an experienced scholar like
yourself with a lifetime of quality information to share ).


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----- Original Message -----

From: Ed Herman

To:

Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 7:56 AM

Subject: Re: Interview request P.S.


There are short-run and long-run considerations; there are principles at
stake; and picket lines take various forms. So I am not prepared to
oblige you.


Sincerely, edward Herman