Thank you editor John Harding for finally being the voice of reason with regards to the CBC in your editorial June 30.
Does the CBC have great/good programs? Absolutely.
Does the CBC represent the fabric makeup of Canada? Absolutely. Does the CBC bring Canadians from all corners of our great country together? Absolutely.
Should the taxpayers of our country prop up public broadcasting to the tune of $1.3 billion dollars a year? Absolutely not.
We are no longer living in the 1950s when CBC was the only radio and TV network that had a monopoly of the TV/radio audience across the country. Less than one third of Canadians today listen to and watch CBC. The network needs an annual licence or dedicated communication tax to sustain itself, not the backs of the Canadian taxpayer.
The arrogance of the intellectual elite is no different than the new breed of entitled who want what they want, but someone else can pay for it.
We have a very serious federal election in the fall so please focus on the real issues for our country. Every party in power for the last decade or more has been cutting subsidies to the CBC, so please don’t hold the government hostage and use this for your platform to increase spending to the CBC.
How about a lawn sign that says: “We Vote for Literacy”or “We Vote for Affordable Housing” or “We Vote for Feeding the Working Poor.”
Jane WhiteQualicum Beach
