Originally Posted By: Salmo g.
I like having PBS. All advanced civilized nations have public broadcasting. It's a natural and logical asset for an advanced and affluent nation. If the US can't afford PBS, that's a dark statement about the "state of the nation" IMO.




the "state of the nation" is so dark, if we keep spending public funds on public broadcasting, and other feel good assets, we will cease to be advanced or affluent. Let them sell advertising just like everyone else. There are dinosaurs in every market. Borrowing money to keep them on life support, is indefensible.