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Originally Posted by corporatejay
I wasn't commenting on whether it was right or wrong, I was giving an example.
I love the CBC, well more specifically CBC newsworld, you make it sound like their bias pervades every aspect of their programming, which it clearly does not. The editorializing is pretty obvious and open, it's not like they are masking a news story with propoganda (i.e. George Strombolopolous (sp?)).
My concern with privatizing the CBC is you end with quality news outlets like the U.S. has....which is to say, none.
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I don't know if I can agree that the bias reflected in the majority of their programming can be removed when it comes to pure news reporting. The organization in general has a leftward lean and even though their news is decent my opinion is it's naive to think there are not some decisions made from an ideological perspective that we may never hear about. The history of employing militant anti-conservative reporters is concerning (Ie: Mallick, and often O'Malley)
I think a PBS funded model where the government can match private donations would be a workable solution for the CBC. That way it would make them more accountable to the greater public and also allow some degree of government financing. If people believe they are the best choice for news coverage than they should be able to solicit donations to their cause.
If they don't add enough value to a large segment of Canadians, we shouldn't be funding it.
On the other hand... I'm with you in that I dislike CNN and Fox equally. I just find it unfair that we seem to publicly fund only one end of the political spectrum.