<p><br />I'm not sure I understand the consistently negative approach I hear from significant CMA members.</p>
<p>We can do anything that we want to do. That is the philosophy we must have.</p>
<p>Assuming that OfCom (public servants working in a quango) are demi-gods who are not subject to any form of control is not a sensible approach.</p>
<p>Nor is confrontation.</p>
<p>Some months ago we heard talk of meeting with the Central Office of Information. What's happened there?</p>
<p>There's a real case for our close involvement with the publicity arm of government. We have an incredible service facility to offer, good national coverage on FM, hundreds of Net-based stations, mobile phone access, Listen Again, email newsletters, web sites and innumerable social networking pages - and a word of mouth network that has immeasurable advantages - and social commitment. They could not find a better partner.</p>
<p>Instead of moaning like Minnies, or suggesting we are all doomed, let's get out there - and support a new government that suggests it wants greater public participation. It's what we do best - better than anyone else - and given a modicum of support we can make any government look better than even the very best sliced bread. Any government must recognise our value, or face the consequences.</p>
<p>That's the message we should be selling. Not acting as All this negativity makes me want to stand for CMA Board next time - don't let that happen because nobody will ever get any peace. Just do as I say, then I'll stay quiet.</p>
<p>Trevor</p>
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<pre><strong>Trevor Lockwood</strong><br />Chairman<br /><a title="Felixstowe Radio" href="http://www.felixstoweradio.co.uk">Felixstowe Radio</a> <br />3 Great Eastern Square<br />Felixstowe IP11 7DY</pre>
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