Future of Music Coalition (FMC) respectfully submits these Reply Comments in the above captioned proceeding regarding MusicFIRST?s Petition for a Declaratory Ruling Regarding the Actions of Certain Radio Broadcasters in Opposition to the Performance Rights Act.1 FMC has a long history of supporting the passage of legislation that would establish a public performance right for sound recordings that would ensure that performers are compensated when their work is played over the air, but more importantly we are especially troubled by allegations that artists have been threatened with a loss of airplay as a result of their willingness to engage in a public policy debate. We appreciate the Commission?s attention to this important matter.