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Article: Who cares about public broadcasting? Ask the public
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- Sunday Gazette-Mail
- Article date:
- August 7, 2005
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For the Sunday Gazette-Mail
"Should Congress Eliminate Funding and Tax Breaks for Public
Broadcasting?" In the July 17 Gazette, singer Pat Boone argued "yes"
and Llewellyn King seemed to reluctantly argue "no."
Rather than rely on the opinions of two individuals, I suggest
that the question of funding for public broadcasting is better
answered by those who help provide the funding: the public. And the
public overwhelmingly supports this trusted institution because it
understands the unique role public broadcasting plays in the crowded
media marketplace. Public broadcasting is fundamentally independent
in nature and is dedicated to providing a forum for diverse voices
unlike other ...