quote:

Originally posted by Prospect Ave. Guy:
Look Uh, I'm not looking for an argument. I believe in what I say.
You state that perhaps commercial tv, dependent on sponsors can be accused of slanting their views.
Well, haven't you ever seen the sponsors announced on a PBS program? Foundations, Corporations.
I don't think the FEDS dictate but like the Fairness Doctrine that has cropped up lately, the FEDS could start looking at how much they contribute to PBS.

quote:

Originally posted by uh_da_bronx:

quote:

Originally posted by Prospect Ave. Guy:
Look Uh, I'm not looking for an argument. I believe in what I say.
You state that perhaps commercial tv, dependent on sponsors can be accused of slanting their views.
Well, haven't you ever seen the sponsors announced on a PBS program? Foundations, Corporations.
I don't think the FEDS dictate but like the Fairness Doctrine that has cropped up lately, the FEDS could start looking at how much they contribute to PBS.

I am not looking for an argument at all, and I am disappointed that you think I am. I am just expressing my perceptions.

I would HOPE that PBS would REFUSE fed support of their news media should the feds try to exert pressure to "slant" the presentation of events to best suit the gov't take on things..

I just can't see shows that follow the high ground like McNeil-Lehrer have submitting to gov't pressure.

Steve

quote:

Originally posted by Prospect Ave. Guy:
I reiterate, NONE OF THE MEDIA. PBS HAS AN AGENDA JUST LIKE ALL THE REST. WHO HELPS TO FUND THEM? THE FEDS, THAT'S WHO. AND WHOSE MONEY DOES THE FEDS USE? YOURS AND MINE.