PBS: Fairly Unbalanced

OK, this tops all the political crap at PBS.

The corporation's former chairman, Kenneth Y. Tomlinson, who was ousted from the board two weeks ago when it was presented in a closed session with the details of the report, has said he sought to enforce a provision of the Public Broadcasting Act meant to ensure objectivity and balance in programming. But the report said that in the process, Mr. Tomlinson repeatedly crossed statutory boundaries that set up the corporation as a "heat shield" to protect public radio and television from political interference.

Yeah, protect it from political interference that demands an equal opinion from both halves of the public that pay for it.

Mr. Tomlinson, in a statement distributed with the report, rejected its conclusions, saying that any suggestion that he violated his duties or the law "is malicious and irresponsible."

"Unfortunately, the inspector general's preconceived and unjustified findings will only help to maintain the status quo, and other reformers will be discouraged from seeking change," said Mr. Tomlinson, who has repeatedly defended his decisions as part of an effort to restore balance to programming. "Regrettably, as a result, balance and objectivity will not come soon to elements of public broadcasting."

You can read the rest. Personally, I think this is the final proof that all funding for PBS should be ended. If PBS is so worth while, it should be able to stand on its own merits.