Why are we still forced to pay for the CBC?

[knacker]

https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=aXNFzfc5zOs

This garbage that can only be described as "racism porn", is what I saw during my morning blog role.

Hard to imagine that the CBC can actually get worse but hey, no government is prepared to cut their umbilical cord.

Not a good start to my day. I will have to sweat this one off during my walk.

[Newview01]

I just don't understand how people can link Trump to racism.

[rugatika]

Didn't even watch the whole thing. Very typical hit piece. Trying to stereotype one group as all thinking the same way. Seems kind of prejudicial to me. CBC...just a bunch of bigots. No surprise. Too bad we are forced to pay for the broadcasting of their hatred.

They've had several pieces spreading hatred. Remember that This Hour has 22 minutes song they had about breeding out the white people in Canada? Shamefull bigotry.

[260 Rem]

I'm OK with CBC getting my tax support. Don't agree with everything they do, but that Marketplace piece was OK.

[huntsfurfish]

never mind not worth the effort

[huntsfurfish]

Originally Posted by 260 Rem

I'm OK with CBC getting my tax support. Don't agree with everything they do, but that Marketplace piece was OK.

Agree

[Newview01]

Originally Posted by 260 Rem

I'm OK with CBC getting my tax support. Don't agree with everything they do, but that Marketplace piece was OK.

Can you give one reason why the taxpayers should fund an obviously biased new organization?

[KegRiver]

Why are we still forced to pay for the CBC?

Becausethey are an arm of the Liberal party, that's why.

It's a sweet deal for the Liberal party, call it Canadian content you can sell propaganda to any Canadian audiance.

[DevilsAdvocate]

[QUOTE=260 Rem;3449153]I'm OK with CBC getting my tax support. Don't agree with everything they do, but that Marketplace piece was OK.[/QUOTE
SOOO.....back to the issue.....it's great that YOU are ok with them getting YOUR tax dollar. What about many others, who are not represented by the CBC's leftist/liberal love-fest view point, and do not have the option in whether they support them, or not, in tax dollars??? Shouldn't the CBC represent ALL the viewpoints of those that fund them? In fact shouldn't the CBC be forced to be non-partisan and non-political and be of benefit to ALL Canadians......not just those on one side of the political spectrum?



AND if you really think the CBC should be supported, then put your money where your mouth is. I would bet that if taxpayers could check off a box on CBC support, and Rev Canada added the appropriate amount ($1.5Bill / supporters), you'd wouldn't dare check the box. And the minority that would, wouldn't like the gigantic bill.

But it would be a great way to put your money where your mouth is, when supporting a corrupted and archaic media model. We are in the 21st century with 500 channels and consumers can express their likes/dislikes with where they spend their dollars......except when it comes to the untouchable sacred cow, the CBC. (nothing against sacred cows....they give milk versus milk the taxpayer)

[bb356]

The Canadien taxpayer should not be paying for the cbc ... give my money to homeless and mentally ill instead ... what's more important ... food and shelter or watching tv .

edit ... didn't hit the link !!!

[260 Rem]

Lots of my tax money goes to support things I don't support but I don't get all whiny. Some of the antis seem to think their tax is more important than others. Probably lots that don't think crown corps like Farm Credit should get support. So what? Doubt there is much support regarding tax exemptions for religious institutions.

DA I could really care less about your "respect" for having an opinion different than yours. Nor do I think you have superior smarts regarding the topic at hand.

With respect to the Market Place sting ... I support the idea of confronting, challenging, and outing anybody that sets up on a public street peddling hate. I would have been in the "actor's" face in a heartbeat.

[ak-71]

I just had to giggle when I heard them on a radio yesterday talking about "Kremlin financed Russia Today", you with the voice to make sure you understand how ashamed RT should be about being a government agency.
Like, rally, CBC???

[ÜberFly]

Which was the point of this particular "Social Experiment"!

Originally Posted by 260 Rem

With respect to the Market Place sting ... I support the idea of confronting, challenging, and outing anybody that sets up on a public street peddling hate. I would have been in the "actor's" face in a heartbeat.

[rugatika]

I wouldn't care if the CBC was a far right conservative station run by Ezra Levant. There's no need for a government funded broadcast corp in Canada.

Like BB said, so many other important uses for that money in this country. Peter Mansbridge et al don't need to be living in taxpayer funded mansions and penthouses when there are people living on the street in need of mental health care. I'm guessing a billion dollars a year would go a long way to helping many of those people.

Had to google Mansbridge's salary. $1.1 million per year with all the perks and a $500,000/yr pension.

http://www.canadalandshow.com/mansbridge-pay/

[skidderman]

They need extra funds because they aren't smart enough to compete with the likes of CTV. Is it just me? Why can CTV compete without public funding & CBC can't? It should be obvious.

[260 Rem]

Can someone put this outrage in perspective...how much of each tax dollar goes to CBC funding?

[gman1978]

Originally Posted by 260 Rem

Can someone put this outrage in perspective...how much of each tax dollar goes to CBC funding?

One dollar is too much

[260 Rem]

Originally Posted by bb356

The Canadien taxpayer should not be paying for the cbc ... give my money to homeless and mentally ill instead ... what's more important ... food and shelter or watching tv .

edit ... didn't hit the link !!!

I don't want any of my tax dollar going to the homeless ... I say get a job. I'm OK with some of my tax going to the mentally ill through health care. Now, support for funding lung cancer treatment for smokers....what do you think?

[rugatika]

Originally Posted by 260 Rem

I don't want any of my tax dollar going to the homeless ... I say get a job. I'm OK with some of my tax going to the mentally ill through health care. Now, support for funding lung cancer treatment for smokers....what do you think?

The majority of homeless people have mental health issues, often compounded by drug and alcohol issues. They are typically the very epitome of the type of people we SHOULD be helping.

I'm OK with my tax dollars going to lung cancer treatment for cancer patients that smoked. (tobacco taxes likely over pay for their healthcare anyway)

[Newview01]

Originally Posted by 260 Rem

I don't want any of my tax dollar going to the homeless ... I say get a job. I'm OK with some of my tax going to the mentally ill through health care. Now, support for funding lung cancer treatment for smokers....what do you think?

I don't think the propaganda department should receive funding like the health department.

[Redfrog]

CBC should not e financed by taxpayers. Sink or swim on it's own 'quality' broadcasting.

Re: the original piece. Looks like text book grade 9 bias media class and tactics effort. shameful!!!

Black Pride=good
Gay Pride=good
White Pride=bad

which Tshirt do you think should be allowed?.

[WillyOneStyle]

Originally Posted by newview01

i don't think the propaganda department should receive funding like the health department.

1984

[CanuckShooter]

I just don't understand why Harper didn't kill the CBC while he had the chance, you don't suppose that a lots of cons like the CBC do you?

At least my tax dollars going to the CBC creates jobs here in Canada!! I'd like my tax dollars to not be spent outside of the country. No more foreign aid, no more military excursions abroad, pretty simple really. If the tax money isn't being spent on Canadian Citizens then it shouldn't be spent.

[bb356]

Originally Posted by 260 Rem

I don't want any of my tax dollar going to the homeless ... I say get a job. I'm OK with some of my tax going to the mentally ill through health care. Now, support for funding lung cancer treatment for smokers....what do you think?

Actually I think that alcoholism and drug abuse is a symptom of mental illness not a cause ... get a job ... the most idiotic statement Ive heard in along time ... as being a long time smoker I accept the taxes I pay when I buy smoke's with no complaint ... I got nobody to blame but my self for that .thank's for your imput ... stick to your necked down .308 jazz ,,because when it come's to real life issue's you full of sheep dip .

Edit ... But I do realize my tax of 10 buck's a day may not pay for my heath care down the road ... I may get hit by a bus or die from Syphillis at least I contributed !!!

[260 Rem]

Originally Posted by rugatika

The majority of homeless people have mental health issues, often compounded by drug and alcohol issues. They are typically the very epitome of the type of people we SHOULD be helping.

I'm OK with my tax dollars going to lung cancer treatment for cancer patients that smoked. (tobacco taxes likely over pay for their healthcare anyway)

OK Rug, you convinced me... let's help druggies and alcoholics. Can we start with some love for safe injection sites?
For smokers to get my sympathy, they'd have to connect it to mental health. Guess the point here is that we all support things (though taxes) that we don't like.

[260 Rem]

Originally Posted by bb356

Actually I think that alcoholism and drug abuse is a symptom of mental illness not a cause ... get a job ... the most idiotic statement Ive heard in along time ... as being a long time smoker I accept the taxes I pay when I buy smoke's with no complaint ... I got nobody to blame but my self for that .thank's for your imput ... stick to your necked down .308 jazz ,,because when it come's to real life issue's you full of sheep dip .

Edit ... But I do realize my tax of 10 buck's a day may not pay for my heath care down the road ... I may get hit by a bus or die from Syphillis at least I contributed !!!

You are right about your cig tax not making the grade ... but, like the bus, you can see it comming and get out of the way if you move soon enough. Sorry, I have no suggestion for the STD, other than to recommend not leaving it untreated.

[rugatika]

Originally Posted by 260 Rem

OK Rug, you convinced me... let's help druggies and alcoholics. Can we start with some love for safe injection sites?
For smokers to get my sympathy, they'd have to connect it to mental health. Guess the point here is that we all support things (though taxes) that we don't like.

I'm all for helping druggies and alcoholics. If you've ever known anyone with substance abuse problems who was able to get off them you would know how they go from being a drag on society to being a productive contributing citizen, and it reduces crime. Why would anyone be against that? If safe injection sites work at preventing spread of disease etc, then I'm all for that too.

Of course we all support things we don't agree with through our taxes, but that doesn't mean that we should be looking past logic and common sense when spending our tax dollars. Canada does not need a public broadcast system. We just don't. They don't contribute anything to democracy or the country. In fact, the case has been made over and over that they act against democracy by presenting a one sided view of things and fail to present a balanced source of news on which citizens can base their voting choices. The CBC is comprised of a group of people that use our tax dollars to promote their political viewpoint through their "news" and programming.

This latest little scam of theirs as outlined in the OP is a good example of this. They are already trying to tie the "Make Canada Great Again" slogan with racism.

[jip911]

Originally Posted by 260 Rem

Can someone put this outrage in perspective...how much of each tax dollar goes to CBC funding?

In 2009 the CBC cost each and every tax paying Canadian 28 dollars... Hundreds of millions each year...

If they can't survive as a business on their own they should close the doors... Or beg for donations from their left wing audience...

[260 Rem]

DA Re Church stuff ....is not lots of church stuff/property tax exempt, and yet those facilities benefit from dollars through road access, emergency services, etc. and are thus subsidized?
The good thing about democracy is a diversity of opinion. The good thing about education is critical thinking.

[DevilsAdvocate]

Originally Posted by 260 Rem

DA Re Church stuff ....is not lots of church stuff/property tax exempt, and yet those facilities benefit from dollars through road access, emergency services, etc. and are thus subsidized?
The good thing about democracy is a diversity of opinion. The good thing about education is critical thinking.

True, they are tax exempt.....but the concept is twofold: first they are not in it for a profit (at least most aren't) and there is no shareholder/investor drawing a return; second they are providing a social need and many time helping the poor and troubled families. So in many cases, are filling in the gaps that govt missed.

The same can be argued with any non-profit, to a degree and depending on their mandate. The usefullness if any non-profit can be up for debate. Some are very self-serving and use most of their donated funds for their directors income. BUT....they still get most of their funds from FREE WILL donors.

Even Wendy Cuiker's Coalition for Gun Control is a non-profit. Through the problem is that funds are being funneled to it from Taxpayer funded universities. AND she will not release the financial statements.....probably due to her wages will be disclosed and I doubt it will look good for her.

As to the indirect subsidy from infrastructure etc, all non-profit DO get this. But so do those that don't pay any taxes. The same agruments can be made with any activity.....like gun ranges....which are non-profits. Many other activities benefit from a tax exemption.

Property taxes support our infrastructure and municipalities. Non-profits get use of many govt facilities for no tax. Plus the amount of property tax a church would pay is a pitance in the whole scheme, that it's not even worth thinking about.

BUT the CBC has become a very self-serving (and liberal/left ) organization that has lost (or been allowed) touch with its true original purpose. It now is focused on being an engine/driver of social change as IT perceives is correct. And will do so at the expense of truth or objectivity and half the population's wishes.

They have also become extremely self-serving in that they are trying to influence politics to the party that will provide it the most money. Since when was this objective ever envisioned when the CBC was created. If they act back then like they do today, they woukd never have been created or accepted by most Canadians. BUT now, because they serve the liberal/left, their abhorant attitude and distortions of truth are ignored and nothing is done to bring them to heel. They have become a rogue org that is slowly writing its epitaph. The right side is seeing more and more, the CBC must be wiped out. And it wil happen if things arent corrected.

And they do it with tax dollars from all if us. As for how that impact us..1.5B divided by 18mill employed/taxpayers is $166 per year per avg family.