have you let NPR know about your specific objections? this page has some contact info you may find useful. the nice thing about "listener-supported public radio" is that they've got considerably more incentive to listen to your opinion than any commercial media source has.
are you in favor of public radio as a concept (regardless of the details of NPR's specific implementation of that concept)? if so, then that's a good reason to help out a worthy cause, especially if it gives you a shot at winning a worthwhile car.
at the end of the day, your choice comes down to this: are you so unhappy with NPR's coverage of Israel that you would rather they ceased to exist as an organization? if that is the case, then you have an obligation not to contribute to their continued existence; otherwise, i think you can buy a raffle ticket with a clear conscience.
hope this helps, steve
p.s. oh, sorry, is my bias showing? :) yes, i donate to NPR, even though i listen to the radio very rarely these days, and the only NPR shows to which i have any emotional attachment are All Things Considered and Car Talk. on the other hand, i don't donate to public television. heh,
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Date: 2002-08-23 08:48 am (UTC)at the end of the day, your choice comes down to this: are you so unhappy with NPR's coverage of Israel that you would rather they ceased to exist as an organization? if that is the case, then you have an obligation not to contribute to their continued existence; otherwise, i think you can buy a raffle ticket with a clear conscience.
hope this helps,
steve
p.s. oh, sorry, is my bias showing? :) yes, i donate to NPR, even though i listen to the radio very rarely these days, and the only NPR shows to which i have any emotional attachment are All Things Considered and Car Talk. on the other hand, i don't donate to public television. heh,