FCC Commissioner Michael Copps opened the day with a statement of breathtaking clarity about the role and failures of the body on which he serves.

After the first panel came the first opportunity for public comment. Our radio neighbor Lonnie Atkinson played Tom Paine for 2 minutes and received a well-deserved standing ovation.

Then, prior to the second panel, Congressman Jim Cooper was on hand to offer some remarks, and I’m glad he did because they were spot on.

Though the passion and personal touches are lost in the translation to the digital page, these testimonies, remarks, and statements are well worth reading in their entireties. There were not, in my opinion, enough Nashvillians and other Americans present at this hearing, but that doesn’t lessen its importance. Preserving the best in show has allowed me to revisit these powerful words and remember why. Enjoy, and remember: it’s not too late to file a comment.

And, of course, Mary and I also testified…

Thanks to Josh Anderson for the photography!

This post was written by Freddie