During his debate with President Obama last week, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said that although he likes Big Bird, he would cut off all federal funding to PBS. (He would, however, advocate for corporate tax cuts that would cost 238 times as much as all federal subsidies for public broadcasting put together.)
This brought understandable outrage from most Americans, who treasure public goods like CBS. During a visit to Detroit today, Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan was greeted by a cadre of protesters, including Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and a man dressed as Big Bird. Watch a local news report about the protest:
I have nothing against ‘Big Bird,’ or ‘Sesame Street,’ or NPR or PBS. I do contribute to the support of local public broadcasting. I do object however to the use of my tax dollars for supporting such operations, just as I do for the “FORCED” contribution to any charitable organizations operations! They whole idea of charities and community service operations is that they are voluntary! The people that want them should be willing to support them without forcing anyone else to chip in!
My taxes paid are not voluntarily given! They are legislated and demanded by law! Save Big Bird buy increasing YOUR donation!
Sincerely,
Pete Bruno
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