RE: [Mid] NPR and PBS a pragmatic view

> The actual purpose was to provide quality information
>and programing that the networks did not.
> With the advent of cable and sattellite, this has become
>a mute point.
> Since the niche markets of childrens programming and
>higher culture programming are being filled by networks
>like Nickleodian and the A&E network, PBS and NPR
>have become nothing more than a drain on the taxpayer.

Ya know, as someone who often struggles to afford to go to ****ONE**** event
a year--and that's local one--I can't afford cable. I can barely afford
extras like calling my parents TWICE a year. I happen to like NOVA and the
other educational stuff on PBS. I can't get those programs otherwise. I
have far less problem supporting PBS and NPR with my tax dollars than I do
many of the other programs the government funds. PBS is among the tiny bit
of TV I watch as it is. I would really rather have the choice of quality
rather than being left with the only the choices on the networks.

Erzsebet

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His Heart knows only Virtue
His Blade defends the Helpless
His Might upholds the Weak
His Wroth undoes the Wicked
His Word speaks only Truth
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From: "Lisa Hayhurst" <fealin@hotmail.com>
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Received on Thu Jun 16 08:33:55 2005