Appalled By Theft Piece
I am appalled that you would run a segment on things travelers have
stolen. How can you in good conscience dignify theft by featuring it
on your program? Theft hurts not only the victim, but all of us who
must live among those with no respect for boundaries.
Don't even think of using the specious argument of Free Speech. You
are in a position of power in that you control the airwaves for the
time your show is on. You have an ethical obligation to use that
power for the betterment of culture, not its degradation. You should
be ashamed to even consider giving voice to thieves in the guise of
entertainment. Call your decision what it is: pandering. Clearly,
you realize the inappropriateness of the topic; why else would you
plaster disclaimers on your website and on the air: "We did this a
year ago." "Let's face it; theft happens"? Assuaging a guilty
conscience is all that is.
I encourage you to immediately make plans to substitute another
bit. You seem to have no shortage of ideas. If time is a factor, the
replay a favorite segment from a previous show.
I am expecting much more from Public Radio than your announcement
promises.
--Judy
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