Quote Originally Posted by RoadToad View Post
PBS got $444 million from the govt. last year. That's <.001% of the federal budget. But it's about 40% of PBS's annual funding. They wouldn't go out of business without it, but it would sure hurt. And I think we're getting plenty of bang for our buck. I think we can find other areas to cut spending that will do more good for the budget without degrading something this valuable.
Ah, what's $444 Million among friends? Just cut something else.

I'd hate for the executives at PBS to lose federal funding and not be able to continue their $1 million+ annual salaries. (President of NPR cracked a nut of over $1.2 Million in 2009.)

So, keep donating your $25 to "Save Big Bird" on their little telethons. Keep writing your Congressman to keep that funding rolling in. It's all about learning and the kids!

(Insert sarcastic smiley face here.)