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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard
I am naturally leery about any poll conducted by a media outlet, let alone a poll conducted by a media outlet about the funding to a media outlet. I don't have a problem with funding the CBC but at the same time something obviously needs to change from the current system of putting trite programing out that isn't watched by anyone in order to keep the fledgeling East Coast entertainment industry afloat.
I like the job that CBC does with news but the rest of it from that Steven and Chris show to the terribly dreadful comedies that are past their prime by decades (22 Minutes) seems to be a money pit with the only worth being the "Canadiana" factor. For over a billion dollars a year + ad revenue you would think that they could at least put out one decent show a year. But time and time again they take the safe, boring route and don't produce anything of substance and people look elsewhere for their entertainment.
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I agree that it could be better. But to be better, it would need more funding. And we horribly, horribly underfund our national broadcasters as opposed to most other developed countries (see my previous statistics).