I was just thinking over the weekend how much my weekends are enhanced by public broadcasting. I love Car Talk and The Prarie Home Companion. My husband loves Red Green and I like Kentucky Afield. Weekends are almost defined for me by public broadcasts. When I listen to NPR, I learn things that are applicable to my work and the world around me. My kids grew up with Seasame Street, Reading Rainbow, Arthur, Wishbone and Clifford.
I know that funding of public radio and TV is on the chopping block right now. I'm not sure if our tax money should go to support these broadcasts, but I know my life has been enhanced by them. (Yes I am a financial supporter and I did contact my representatives about my wishes) It's all a matter of budgetary choices and I'm not privy to the whole picture.
On the other hand I'm planning on getting rid of my direct TV. It costs almost 40$ a month for the basic package and I don't believe it's worth it. Mainly I watch the large networks and I can get those for free. Other shows can be watched on DVD's. I try to relegate TV to a small part of my life anyway. I know that I'm probably in the minority in my choices though.
No comments:
Post a Comment