July 20th PBS ran a production of Franklin D Roosevelt's rise to the presidency after being stricken by polio. It ended with 'Happy Days are Here Again', his campaign song, while the credits ran. The film, with smiling faces, gay music and story of overcoming adversity, was uplifting.
Compare that to the July 21st Star featuring the possible transfer of national parks to the state's care, including higher entrance fees, low staffing, and a backlog of maintenance. We no longer even have a facility at the north rim of the Grand Canyon. This is not uplifting, and neither is the coverage of the Epstein case - or Laura Loomer being a former Tucsonan. Last week our own Juan Ciscomani helped defund NPR and PBS of a third of their budget. These are vital news and entertainment stations. When you read where the 'saved' money is going you'll want to scream - not sing.
Ted Morrison
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