PBS Fires Back at Trump’s Budget Elimination: Costs Small, Benefits Tangible

I have long anticipated that moment of clarity when policy makers awaken to the fact that the world is a far different place than the one that existed when PBS was created. We now have narrow casting with narrowcasters providing a rich array of entertainment that didn't exist when PBS was created and there were only three major broadcasting networks and a handful of independent local broadcasters. Virtually all forms of entertainment featured on PBS are now offered by a variety of sources. There is one special show that PBS hosts that would be sorely missed: Sesame Street. However, can you imagine the bidding war that would occur if PBS were shut down? Oh, and for those on the Left who fear losing their propaganda engine, you still have the three major broadcast networks in your arsenal.

The Nation is 20 TRILLION DOLLARS IN DEBT. Time to start cutting programs that can be funded by alternate means. If broadcast market forces determine that PBS serves a particular demographic - then those forces will find the advertising dollars and donations to keep PBS on the air. Conversely, if those same forces determine that the time for PBS has passed, then let Liberals donate to their hearts content to keep PBS on the air

I am glad that President Donald Trump is working to fulfill as many campaign promises as he can Maj Marty Hogan. I for one applaud his efforts to reduce the size and footprint of government by reducing regulations, shrinking staff requirements, etc.
the first step is frequently the most difficult especially with naysayers like PBS booing from the sidelines.