LeVar Burton , Mark Wolfe : PBS has said he would defund PBS . How many of our new scientists were introduced to their future profession by Bill Nye ? Time to speak up . They say PBS helps build literacy , particularly in disadvantaged kids . They say from LeVar Burton and NOVA to ` `` Learning Media to Romney , PBS provides educational tools . Writers : Funding cuts would hurt local stations , jobs ; this shows misplaced priorities .
LeVar Burton , Mark Wolfe : PBS has said he would defund PBS . Time to speak up . They say PBS helps build literacy , particularly in disadvantaged kids . They say from LeVar Burton and NOVA to ` `` Learning Media to Romney , PBS provides educational tools . Writers : Funding cuts would hurt local stations , jobs ; this shows misplaced priorities .