1. United States
2. Ala.
3. Letter

Today the Corporation for Publuc Broadcasting announced that it would be ceasing operations for the first time in 60 years. For half a century, we could rely on our government to provide us with educational broadcasting, unbiased journalism, and keep us apprised of emergencies. Puppets teaching tolerance and respect for people are deemed a dangerous drain on our economy while our commander in chief seeks $220 million for a gilded ballroom and looks to rename our national arts center after a Playboy feature. You did this. You allowed this. And you refuse to even try to make it right. For shame.