AN OPEN LETTER FROM KYLE MAJORS ASKING FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR JESSE SANTANA
On May 8th Cockyboys.com Exclusive Jesse Santana appeared on a Sirius Radio Show hosted by Derek and Romaine on the Sirius “Out Q” channel. The interview was scheduled by Jason Sechrest, a publicist retained by Jesse’s DVD company JetSet Productions.
Hosts Derek and Romaine apparently have a number of issues and disputes with publicist Sechrest. In an effort to discredit Sechrest, Derek and Romaine set out to demean and embarrass Jesse. In a purported attempt to “get to know” Jesse, the talk show hosts sprung questions on him regarding somewhat complicated current events ranging from the Myanmar Cyclone, to the proposed Gas Tax Holiday and even the reasons Madonna faces challenges in her attempt to adopt a child from Africa. I doubt many politicians could answer these questions if sprung on them out of the blue. Jesse, caught by surprise, struggled with answering some of them which gave Derek and Romaine the fodder the were seeking.
Although Derek and Romaine justify their conduct by claiming they were nice to Jesse, promoted his movie, and thought the questions were fair, anyone who actually hears the interview can tell that Derek and Romaine were setting out to get Jesse. From their condescending tone, to the line of questioning, to the snide comments made during and after the interview, it is very clear the talk show hosts set out to try to make a mockery of Jesse to settle their seeming ‘high school’ like grudge with Sechrest.
Whatever the reasoning, the attack on Jesse was completely inappropriate and unprofessional. Jesse is perhaps the nicest and most professional performer in the business. He approaches the adult industry like a profession, and goes out of his way to treat people with respect and dignity.
In considering Cockyboys.com’s response, one idea was to offer a free one year membership to everybody over the age of 18 who could demonstrate they had cancelled their Sirius service. I realized, of course, that the only alternative for a satellite radio consumer is XM Radio. If the two are allowed to merge, consumers have no alternative. Perhaps this seems like a non-issue when the companies offer so many channels. But what happens if you object to the management of the company? I don’t want my dollars to go to a company that would employ Derek and Romaine. Thinking of the issue more broadly, imagine if News Corp acquired the combined satellite companies and every channel had a conservative bent, or Gay.com acquired the combined company and everything was about gay issues. Americans have a constitutional right to freedom of expression, which includes a right to have those outlets free from monopolistic control.
Cockyboys.com filed and initial complaint with the FCC on May 14, and will be providing a more detailed complaint soon. In addition I’m examining a potential federal court action seeking to block the merger on constitutional grounds. I urge you to join me and reach out to Federal Communications Chairman Kevin Martin by letter or email, and urge him to block the Sirius / XM merger so that that Americans have a choice, and can vote with their wallets when a company like Sirius employs talk show hosts like Derek and Romaine. Chairman Kevin Martin’s contact information is below.
Kevin J. Martin
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20455
KJMWEB@fcc.gov
Thanks for your support for Jesse, my site, and choice in media.
-Kyle Majors
