Does anyone seriously believe that Duquesne University has an iota of credibility with regard to the editorial independence of WDUQ? Seriously, now? Anyone?
Scott Hanley thinks reporting on their own capitulation to the big D somehow indicates independence.
Duquesne University should do what's in the best interest of the public and surrender the license for a public radio station to someone else. Here's what Lynn Cullen says:
“I've heard from a lot of people like myself who have always supported public radio and who will no longer do so until this is remedied, or until DUQ surrenders the license to some other entity that will deal with it in a more responsible manner,” Cullen said. “I feel sorry for the station. But I can no longer support them.”
Well put.
ps: abortion is legal. pass it on.
They would be honest if they came on the air this week and said “If you support the great programs on NPR and if you support the Catholic Church and all their teachings, then please send your check to WDUQ. Come be apart of great radio station where we take in seriously what YOU believe and how YOU live your life.” But, of course, the pledge calls this week are the same as always. You wonder what Ira Glass would say about his voice being used by this station this week.
And did you see Father whats-his-name and Sister so-and-so on the news yesterday cozying up to abortion providers UPMC in their big Mercy/UPMC merger. I guess moral standards go out the window if your checkbook is big enough.
McIntire makes a great point on his blog that UPMC also commits anti-Catholic mission acts of abortion. I suppose they're out as a funding source now, too?