[Date]

[Television Network and Address]

[If you are a SHAREHOLDER, please mention it!] 

[If you are a fan of a specific show (or shows) on this particular network, please personalize the following template]: 

Dear [Network President’s Name]: 

As a loyal viewer of your network and a huge fan of [or insert favorite show here] many of your TV shows, I am writing to you today to voice my concern about the increase of hate speech against the Latino immigrant community that I have witnessed on some of your network programming, specifically on the [insert name of show here] show.  

Although I support the network and the producers’ right to freedom of expression and creative autonomy, I vehemently oppose the promotion of violence towards any person or group that is the manifestation of hate speech resulting from one-sided, inaccurate rhetoric depicted as news information. 

Hate speech against American Latinos not only affects Latinos, it affects all Americans turning different groups against each other.  It encourages bigotry, makes ignorance acceptable and emboldens extremists to take action against those who are least able to defend themselves.  Some of the conservative talk show hosts on your network have suggested that a conversation about “hate speech” is an attack on free speech, but hiding behind the banner of “free speech” should not and does not work in a democracy and it definitely not good for ratings!  

I consume most of my entertainment via television.  As a viewer and consumer, I demand to know that the broadcast licensees who profit from our American airwaves use it responsibly and seek to provide varied points of view.  I implore you to recall a basic American premise:  We the people own the airwaves. Please respect your audience by ensuring that hate speech is removed from all programming – only then can Americans be a part of meaningful dialogue and together reach consensus. 

Thanks for your time and consideration.  I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

[Your name, address and telephone number]