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		kingbirdy on Dec 9, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Caroll Spinney has died If you haven't seen it before, Fred Rogers' 1969 testimony before the Senate in defense of PBS funding is very moving. He was able to prevent a $10M cut to their $20M funding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKy7ljRr0AA

siberianbear on Dec 10, 2019 [–]

I had already admired Mr. Rogers, but watching that clip was awesome. He really has a way of speaking that disarms you and makes you feel compassion.

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