I’d almost forgotten about this post regarding David Deutsch, Steven Pinker, and Big Bird’s role in the Rights Revolution:
Now we learn that a major plank of Mitt Romney’s presidential bid is to wipe out that den of socialism known as PBS, including Big Bird and all his friends. Well, that clinches it. No one who goes after Big Bird will ever get my vote.
(Not that he had much chance, anyway)
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October 13, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Christina
Here’s the video of Mr. Rogers fighting the same fight almost 35 years ago. He never ceases to amaze me with how much thought and care he puts into every statement. I hope we don’t end up having to defend public television again, because he’s not around anymore to give politicians goosebumps.
October 13, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Christina
Annnd, here’s the video:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2883185966575573317
October 13, 2012 at 8:38 pm
stephenwhitt
Wow. I’m literally in tears.
There are things more important than profits. Thanks, Christina.