Let me begin by saying that I mean Big Bird no harm. And that I love Ken Burns.

I donate to PBS stations. I’ve taken calls on their behalf as a phone bank volunteer during televised pledge drives. I’ve tuned into more PBS auctions than I can count.

I just don’t think they (and their radio sidekick, NPR) should be funded by taxpayer dollars.

There, I’ve said it.

According to PBS CEO Paula Kerger, appearing recently on the “PBS News Hour,” public funds account for 15% of PBS’ operating revenues. Put another way, that amounts to about $1.60 per American taxpayer.

Does subtracting it create a budget hole? Of course. Is rescinding monies already appropriated dodgy? Sure. But is it the end of the world? No.

Your PBS station really does get much of its funding from viewers like you. And fro

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