Posted on 10/21/2010 11:10:07 AM PDT by Al B.
At a time when our country is dangerously in debt and looking for areas of federal spending to cut, I think we’ve found a good candidate for defunding. National Public Radio is a public institution that directly or indirectly exists because the taxpayers fund it. And what do we, the taxpayers, get for this? We get to witness Juan Williams being fired from NPR for merely speaking frankly about the very real threat this country faces from radical Islam.
We have to have an honest discussion about the jihadist threat. Are we not allowed to say that Muslim terrorists have killed thousands of Americans and continue to plot the deaths of thousands more? Are we not allowed to say that there are Muslim states that aid and abet these fanatics? Are we not allowed to even debate the role that radical Islam plays in inciting this violence?
I don’t expect Juan Williams to support me (he’s said some tough things about me in the past) – but I will always support his right and the right of all Americans to speak honestly about the threats this country faces. And for Juan, speaking honestly about these issues isn’t just his right, it’s his job. Up until yesterday, he was doing that job at NPR. Firing him is their loss.
If NPR is unable to tolerate an honest debate about an issue as important as Islamic terrorism, then it’s time for “National Public Radio” to become “National Private Radio.” It’s time for Congress to defund this organization.
NPR says its mission is “to create a more informed public,” but by stifling debate on these issues, NPR is doing exactly the opposite. President Obama should make clear his commitment to free and honest discussion of the jihadist threat in our public debates – and Congress should make clear that unless NPR provides that public service, not one more dime.
Mr. President, what say you?
- Sarah Palin
National PRIVATE Radio. She nailed it to the WALL!!!!
Go Sarah!
Cause he has his nose so far up Obamas ass it could break his neck..
Considering the fact that Soro just gave them 1.8 million dollars I think they should in fact be defunded and disbanded.
Dollar to donuts Juan will cave. He will apologize to all muslims and denounce Sarah for her support. Betcha, watch
God Bless Sarah.
Palin is such a breath of fresh air in everything she says and does.
—Palin 2012.....
For those of you Tea Party candidates and even mainstream Republicans. If you happen to capture both houses, de-funding NPR should be on your list of cost saving budget cuts in January.
This posting says so much about Sarah, she defends a guy who has trashed her many times in the past. She is one classy lady, I mean I could never defend someone who has said some of the nasty things Juan Williams has said about Sarah Palin but she defends him because it’s the right thing to do. All Juan Williams was doing was TELLING THE TRUTH. I tell you what, if I were on a plane and I saw a muslim sitting there, I would be scared, I’d probably get off the plane
It is fund raising week at NPR! LOL
In his unguarded moment Juan made a comment that heretofore would have only got a conservative in the dog house..Leave it to the Moslems to complain to NPR and then he gets the boot. Frankly I don’t have a lot of sympathy for Juan. He is a progressive leftie and good he got some of what he proclaims is fair for others.
Great timing for her to post. THis will get air time on Rush, Mark, Shaun and tonites newscasts. She is a smarty. Love her.
Easy bet... he’s a lib.
I want it defunded without regard to how they treat Mr. Williams or engage in political debate.
Juan was dead on. Not only do I feel unease, but genuine disgust and revulsion as I see Muslims in public places. Just what that pic that is always posted an FR says, “I learned all I need to know about Islam on 9/11”
Sarah Palin is spot on!
Meghan on Fox is speaking to a CAIR rep. and giving him hell. All he wants from her is for her to say “she is scared when a muslim seats next to her” lol. She didnt say but I would yes.
Sarah is right on! Defund NPR! Waste of money for us taxpayers and a propanganda tool for DNC.
Rush just said Media Matters (Soros group) now calling for NPR to fire Mara Liasson for being on FOX News.
I’d watch him like a hawk
I don’t see it as her defending Juan Williams so much as she is defending free speech and denouncing political correctness. This is much bigger than Juan Williams’s job.
Rush said that Juan’s trying to get his job back - he just called the Tea Party “racist” on fox.
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