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Mr. Rogers sits before the Senate
Until Shiloh Comes:
Hello friends, and good day to you all.
I noticed Yacov asked a question in the ASK JTF section about Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers of Mr. Rogers neighborhood). In my opinion Mr. Rogers is one of the kindest, gentlest, caring, and most sincere men in recent American history. He truly cared about the welfare of children, and dedicated virtually his entire life to their well-being.
The following is a video of Mr. Rogers in 1969 requesting funding before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications for public broadcasting. The manner in which public broadcasting has devolved since that time is unfortunate, but even so this video is quite moving and I thought you all might enjoy it. I'm sure Mr. Rogers will have a high place in the next world -- he certainly deserves it.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=a41lJIhW7fA
Scriabin:
I believe that Fred Rogers was a Saint.
I've seen this video before and it is powerful. In the course of five or six minutes, Mr. Rogers turns this cold, cynical senator into a warm friendly Grandpa type...its truly remarkable.
MasterWolf1:
Well compared to him look what children have to look up to as mentors? Rap ghetto animals???
cjd:
--- Quote from: UntilShilohComes on October 27, 2006, 03:43:27 PM ---Hello friends, and good day to you all.
I noticed Yacov asked a question in the ASK JTF section about Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers of Mr. Rogers neighborhood). In my opinion Mr. Rogers is one of the kindest, gentlest, caring, and most sincere men in recent American history. He truly cared about the welfare of children, and dedicated virtually his entire life to their well-being.
The following is a video of Mr. Rogers in 1969 requesting funding before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications for public broadcasting. The manner in which public broadcasting has devolved since that time is unfortunate, but even so this video is quite moving and I thought you all might enjoy it. I'm sure Mr. Rogers will have a high place in the next world -- he certainly deserves it.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=a41lJIhW7fA
--- End quote ---
Although I never remember seeing an entire show Mr Rogers was one of the greatest people that ever appeared on TV. His show was a place of true learning. He taught children manors, respect and how to be an upstanding member of society. This is something that is missing from television broadcasts today. It is my understanding that he had no children of his own but the millions of children who watched his shows growing up will forever have a warm spot in their harts for him.
genteelgentile:
It is so great that Mr. Rogers was brought up here, where I would never have expected it. I live just outside of Pittsburgh, PA, where he lived and worked. I have heard of many stories of how you could see him just walking around the neighborhood. He was as real and genuine as he appeared on TV. I wish I could remember where I heard or read it, but he actually helped a guy whose car was broken down. He drove this man to a place he could get help.
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