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Looking at the comments it’s clear that the Right has poor reading comprehension.

The liberal talkers quoted are AGAINST the fairness doctrine – they aren’t “whinning”

As has been pointed out, NPR depends very little on government funds, though it doesn’t follow that this is a reason for cutting those funds. If it’s so small then one could argue with equal merit it doesn’t hurt anything to leave it the way it is. That being said, even if NPR’s finances went to 100% listener supported it would still likely have a huge audience since they are wealthier and better educated than the hayseeds and ham & eggers that listen to Rush or Savage.