Red Tailed Hawk

 I'd hoped that my state wouldn't lose any radio stations when the Federal Government decided to remove funding from the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (CPB).  Just heard that a radio station north of me has one more week before it stops broadcasting.   It's not part of the National Public Radio system (NPR)  though at times it uses some of their programs.   The Native American tribes in the northern part of the state own and run it.   It was created in the '80's when there were armed standoffs between the Native Americans and anglers over spear fishing rights.  The tribes used the new station as a platform to explain treaty rights, share information about the Native American community, and facilitate communication with their non-Native neighbors.   Talking, understanding, and a Supreme Court Ruling eventually resolved that situation.   Since then the radio station focuses on local news & activities, rural living, and highlights indigenous culture.  Operating in such a sparsely populated area is difficult.  The station can't survive on just member donations and grants so CPB had provided 40% of their funding.  I believe hearing different perspectives can only strengthen peace and neighborly relations.  How much will we lose when we fail to invest, protect, and enable alternate views?     My current elected representatives believe we should all listen to only one voice (no matter what inane stuff he says.)