PICTURED ABOVE, HARTFORD PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BILLIE SCRUSE
In the previous post, I laid out the information about Sasha Hunter and her program being removed from Hartford Public Access Television. Since no reason has been given to Sasha Hunter for her removal, many feel it is a clear violation of her free speech rights as guaranteed by the legislation that created public access television.
Hunter's program was removed from the HPATV lineup after she made comments that some say pointed out the apparent incompetence of the management of the Hartford Public Access Television operations.
Since no reason has been given for the programs cancellation, it would appear that the actions by Scruse are most likely retaliation for Sasha's comments.
Ironically, this month's meeting of HACTAC (Hartford Area Cable Television Advisory Council) had already been scheduled to be held at the HPATV offices. The meeting of the Advisory Council will be held on Wednesday, February 17 2010 at 7:00PM at the HPATV office at 20 Sargent Street in Hartford.
Unlike the HPATV Board of Director's meetings, HACTAC's meetings are open to the public and public comment is welcomed during the meetings.
Please try to attend and voice your opinion on the denial of Sasha Hunter's free speech rights.
"SAVE THE DATE AND HELP SUPPORT SASHA HUNTER"
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most of the "Board" are usually on kneepads beforre Mayor Perez.
February 2, 2010 at 11:42 PM