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> National Citizens Organization forms in response to the threat of drastic 
funding cuts to public
> broadcasting.
> 
>  
> The Citizens Committee for Public Broadcasting is a nationwide coalition
> of viewers, listeners, and organizations dedicated to preserving the
> independence, integrity, and quality of America s public broadcasting
> system. 
> 

Your organization is only dedicated to the presevation
of the funds provided 'blindly' by the taxpayers...

> CCPB is fighting efforts to eliminate the federal subsidies that ensure
> the quality, diversity and availability of public broadcasting for the
> American people. Annual subsidies -- which cost each American about $1.09
> each year -- provide funds for both programming and station operating
> expenses, and are critical to the system s survival. 

Is the 1.09/person based on the taxpaying population or
the entire population of the United States (including people
on the public dole, federal workers, children, etc.) whom don't pay
federal taxes. This would make the taxpayers contribution/person
significantly higher...

> 
> The House of Representatives has already proposed substantial cuts to
> fiscal year 1996 & 1997.  In order to preserve funding and quality
> programming for 1998 we must act now. The committee is encouraging
> additional local organizers and community groups to add their voice to the
> campaign. CCPB can provide background information on public broadcasting,
> congressional updates, and grassroots organizing expertise. 

If the quality of programming and interest is there, the programs
should be able to stand on their own two feet in the 
free market. If they cannot, we should ask ourselves why they were
funded to begin with. If people see 'value' in something they
will be willing to pay for it. For years the government has determined
for us what is valuable as well as funding pet projects of 
influencial/special interest groups. It's interesting to hear people
try to justify why they deserve free money/resources...

just my $1.09 or more.....
> 
> For more information, contact ccpb@essential.org or call 202-463-0020.