The Republicans are proposing some pretty huge cuts in funding for PBS -- $100,000,000, or 25% of PBS' budget. This should be an opportunity for any Democrat who wants to make a play for the parent vote -- unless you're worried about the liberal media contaminating your children's minds with literacy, you'll probably support PBS. Another possible way for Democrats to gain ground in the culture wars, suggested by Matt Yglesias, is legislation that allows parents to buy some cable channels and not others. Republicans are against this measure because of cable company campaign contributions, and I think there's a lot to be gained in being the party of Family Choice Cable. --Neil the Ethical Werewolf
