American Broadside

Republicans trying to destroy NPR and PBS, Again

How often do the Republicans have to be told NO to cuts in NPR and PBS funding? Now President Bush is trying to decimate NPR and PBS funding and in two years end it all together.

They even want to kill Big Bird! Is that compassionate conservatism?

The public support of these networks through subscriptions only demonstrates how valuable they are to the health of our nation and our freedoms. In one week, 1.5 million Americans have signed a petition to oppose cuts and protect PBS and NPR.

Americans trust and rely of public broadcasting for their news because NPR and PBS continuously attempt to provide balanced perspectives on the important issues of the day. Attacking NPR and PBS is ideological in nature and an open assault on free press.

If the Republicans can't stand the heat of public discourse, perhaps they should leave the kitchen of democratic government and return to the cool autocratic world of banking, business, and God.

posted by Les @ 12:06 PM