Protesting puppets march to support public media
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The twist on a popular protest chant echoed Saturday as individuals marched-- lots of in clothing or with creatures -- in support of public broadcasting. The so-called Million Puppet March in Washington was inspired by comments GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney made during the first debate. Romney guaranteed to stop moneying to the Public Broadcasting Service, house to "Sesame Street" and Big Bird. Militants satisfied at Lincoln Park and marched to the Capitol Reflecting Pool. "We came down to support PBS and to support freedom of speech in our nation's capital," said Jim Brett, who went to Washington with his kids, along with numerous creatures. "PBS is important to me because I grew up on it," he said. "It's a foundation for our children today.". One militant held a placard that read, "Hundreds of channels to influence consumers!
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| 0.113832 | "We came down to support PBS and to support freedom of speech in our nation's capital," said Jim Brett, ... |
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Protesting puppets march to support public media
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"El-mo. We won't go!" The twist on a popular protest chant echoed in Washington D.C. on Saturday as people marched -- many in costume or with puppets -- in support of public broadcasting.
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