A small group is making allegations against KPFK and urging people not to support the station.  THEY DON'T REPRESENT THE STAFF OR PROGRAMMERS OF KPFK IN ANY WAY, NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE PEOPLE AT OUR SISTER STATION IN 
BERKELEY.  

Some of their concerns are about important issues at Pacifica, but much of their message is inflammatory, inaccurate and destructive. 

Almost five years ago, key organizers of ths group vowed "to take Pacifica down" when they and/or friends were let go from KPFK.  Since then, they've been making wildly exaggerated and distorted charges.  The latest controversy is about a dispute at KPFA, a 
situation outside of KPFK's control.  

WHILE WE SUPPORT OUR COLLEAGUES IN BERKELEY, THERE'S A STRONG CONSENSUS AMONG THE KPFK STAFF THAT BRINGING THEIR CONFLICT TO OUR AIR IS COUNTER-PRODUCTIVE.  Instead, we honor a policy -- established decades 
ago -- that prohibits programmers from using KPFK airtime to discuss internal disputes.  KPFK'S MISSION IS TO SERVE OUR LISTENERS WITH PROGRAMMING, NOT TO REQUIRE THEM TO DECIPHER AND MEDIATE PACIFICA'S FREQUENT AND 
COMPLICATED INTERNAL CONFLICTS.  

Some want to label this as corporate censorship or a "gag rule" but this charge is unfair.  We believe we are acting from our core values.  We are not following some outside dictate, but doing what we believe is in the best interest of KPFK and our service to 
listeners.  

If you have questions or thoughts, we are happy to talk about this.  WE ONLY ASK THAT YOU HELP US FOCUS ON THE HARD WORK OF THIS FUND DRIVE AND THAT WE HAVE THESE DISCUSSIONS OUTSIDE THE PHONE ROOM.  

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT.

5/10/99