No one can deny that much of our nation s greatness comes from the values of its entrepreneurs, the employment they provide, and the markets they create through advertising. But neither should we and our children be denied the diversity provided by other values we hold dear as well. The values represented in our public schools, and voluntary associations. Religious organizations, and national parks. Public libraries, and trade unions.
Corporate commercialism is a part of our lives.
Our struggle is to prevent its becoming the dominant force in our lives. With the independent funding that can return public broadcasting to its original noncommercial purpose, it can help provide each of us the steady support we need to maintain that sense of balance.