I am not one prone to preaching to the masses from on high; however, this is an issue of critical importance in America.

Public Radio is under attack. Specifically, the tea-bagging austerity morons think eliminating all public funding for Public Radio will somehow balance our budget. Mind you, these are the same whores who will human centipede for corporate money.

Public Radio provides ALL VIEWPOINTS unbiased access to the national consciousness and debate. Public Radio does not have hidden corporate agendas to promote (at least while public funding is available).

Over 170 million Americans rely on Public Radio (and Public Television) each day to bring arts and education and enlightenment to everyone, especially those without satellite radio and iPads and such. Public Radio is an essential part of our intellectual growth as a society.

My son and I are huge fans of WNYC's "Radiolab". I also like "This American Life" (WBEZ in Chicago) and several "Marketplace" (American Public Media) programs. When I asked my son what he wanted to do with the portion of his 2010 allowance we require him to donate, he gave $120 to WNYC because he loves "Radiolab" THAT MUCH. 

I am not asking you to give money. All I ask is that you please complete the automated message found in the following link:

http://capwiz.com/170ma/issues/alert/?alertid=26970501

You can even customize the message if you like. Hell, tell them that The Dark Side sent you.

Please keep Public Radio for the public. Please pass along this posting or the link.

And a lonely treat for you all just for reading this post: