Don’t Mess With Big Bird
Don’t Mess With Big Bird
In this opinion piece from The New York Times, the author discusses the controversy surrounding Big Bird during the 2012 United States presidential campaign. The article explores how Big Bird, a character from the children's television show Sesame Street, became a symbol for the debate over government funding for public broadcasting. The author argues that attacking Big Bird was a distraction from more important issues and criticizes politicians for using the character as a political tool. The article emphasizes the importance of investing in education and cultural programs for children, and highlights the positive impact that Sesame Street has had on generations of viewers.
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In this opinion piece from The New York Times, the author discusses the controversy surrounding Big Bird during the 2012 United States presidential campaign. The article explores how Big Bird, a character from the children's television show Sesame Street, became a symbol for the debate over government funding for public broadcasting. The author argues that attacking Big Bird was a distraction from more important issues and criticizes politicians for using the character as a political tool. The article emphasizes the importance of investing in education and cultural programs for children, and highlights the positive impact that Sesame Street has had on generations of viewers.
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