An Open Letter From A Former Screen Actors Guild President

[Featureman]

Ed was great to work with years ago on Lou Grant. I was an extra on that show occasionally.

[nightrocket99]

Minus the nicknames he attributes to those he disagrees with, his is the opinion of a wise elder statesman. He is a champion of our union and he raises vital issues and questions that effective leadership will need to address.

Thanks, Ed. We love and thank you.

Peace, bother.

[tall32guy]

Awesome speech! Very persuasive! I am not an actor or SAG member but I've been perusing these videos about it tonight. Looks like Ed's still got it! :)

[burrfscott]

That was a hell of a speech Ed gave and i have

known for sometime something about all of this wasnt Koser. The members today dont knowwhat to believe,because the union and the studios want it that way. This yes vote is going to

be what hangs us down line,you wait and see.

[mckaystewart]

This is nicely laid out, succinct and to the point. Thank you Ed!

[DrChebutykin]

Thank you Mr. Asner, for doing what most of us are too shy to do.

SFL in NYC

[lancebaxter]

It's interesting.... When star actors are also producers, one must take their endorsements of contracts with a big grain of salt...

[ScoutPhantom]

Ed Rocks!

[support4actors]

GO Mr. Asner!!!!!!!!!! I am really hoping that this 'toilet worthy' contract is voted down, and that the issues of New Media and residuals can be addressed and greatly improved on. As a public member and fan myself, while I don't doubt that there are many public people that aren't supportive or even care about these issues, I just want you all to know that I AM supportive of all the actors who are against this contract and I WILL support a strike if it comes to that. SAG members..PLEASE VOTE NO!

[esotericteddy]

Ed is wise beyond his years... ...Which makes him wiser than the lot of the "Vote Yes" contingent, disguised as 'the Producer Contingent' ...except for a few misguided actors who've never received such glorious Press in their lives...

...So they're hooked on the Instant Celebrity accorded, the 'Camera-In-The-Face Syndrome' everytime they part their lips -- What a RUSH! ..unfortunately, they're selling out their own P & H Plan.

...'who knew,' people will say as they revisit this disaster?

[borregopass]

I'm not an actor. I do not think that any actor with any thought of their future should vote yes on this contract. I agree that factions have joined together to cut Rosenberg and Allen off at the knees. And yes a strike would affect me, as a crew member.

I do not agree it is about liberals. It is about either the desire for power or the lack of integrity to stand up for the least powerful of us when it is difficult. We all must face our fear when it is time to stand up for what is right.

[speakingof]

Keep fighting! I'm not an actor, but as I hope to work professionally as a Director, what you guys are doing is very important to everyone.