sherman is joining us in austin, texas. caller: my children have enjoyed watching these programs. one is 43 and the other is 30 now. they have used them as educational tools. it should not go private. host: thanks for the call. lashawn in lincoln, neb., your next. caller: i grew up with pbs down the street from me. i disagree with the republicans thinking it is a negative thing to fund. it is a very positive station, someplace to go that is noncommercial. it does not have yammering heads that are talking negatively all the time. disingenuousvery