SPEAK FROM THE HEART HOW MR. ROGERS SAVED PBS
It’s May 1, 1969. As the war continues in Vietnam, people gather in the Senate Subcommittee on Communications in D.C. to fight for what they believe is critical to the American public. Proposed budget cuts to Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) threaten the programs that have become dear to so many, and $20 million is on the line. For a public television station, this is everything. Over the course of two days, Senator John Pastore, chairperson of the subcommittee, has listened to speech after speech about why PBS should be awarded the funding. He’s tired of hearing the same bland data and is eager to have the ordeal over with. Then Fred Rogers, host of the newly syndicated series “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” steps up to the microphone. Unlike his fellow speakers, Mr. Rogers doesn’t use numbers or research to persuade Senator Pastore. In the calm voice many of us associate with our childhoods, Fred Rogers shares with Senator Pastore the reasons why he’s concerned about what children see on television. Two minutes after Rogers has begun talking, Pastore’s demeanor changes — his face softens, and he can tell Rogers has something important to say. From his work in child development, Rogers has come to empathize with and understand the worries and fears of children. He explains to Senator Pastore that he’s created a
show for children, saying, “I feel that if we in public television can only make it clear that feelings are mentionable and manageable, we will have done a great service for mental health.” He doesn’t speak from the piece of paper in front of him; he speaks from his heart. Rogers shares with Pastore what he tells viewers at the end of each episode: “You’ve made this day a special day just by being you.” “I’d like to see this program,” Pastore says. Five minutes into the speech, he is transformed, just like anyone who’s seen Rogers’ show. “I’m supposed to be a pretty tough guy, and this is the first time I’ve had goosebumps for the last two days,” Pastore tells him. How has Rogers swayed the senator? He hasn’t waved a magic wand or given a dramatic performance, but Rogers’ passion is so palpable, even Senator Pastore can’t help being won over. After Rogers shares the words of one the songs he features in “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood,” Pastore has heard enough. “I think it’s wonderful,” Pastore declares. “Looks like you just earned the $20 million.” If you’d like to see Mr. Rogers' testimony for yourself, you can check it out at youtube.com/watch?v=fKy7ljRr0AA .
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR TRUCKING ACCIDENT CASES NOT YOUR AVERAGE ACCIDENT
You don’t need a degree in physics to understand why accidents involving semitrucks are so dangerous. Compared to a standard passenger vehicle, an 18-wheeler is a hulking behemoth that can cause critical harm in the event of a crash. Due to the serious nature of injuries, trucking accident cases are considerably different than those involving two-passenger cars. The first way this difference manifests itself is in how quickly the trucking company will move to resolve the matter. The moment that an accident happens, they are thinking about the least-painful way out of it. Accidents can crush their bottom line and leave their reputation
in tatters, so they don’t waste any effort in ending cases swiftly and in their favor. To keep yourself and your right to compensation protected, you need to hire an experienced attorney as soon as possible . The timeliness with which you retain counsel could have a huge impact on the result of your case. In a regular accident, fault lies with the parties involved. But in trucking accidents, there are additional parties who you can bring action against. A thorough investigation will seek to find if the trucking company, parts makers, or loading company are also at fault. Let’s say that the company didn’t perform a proper background check on the driver,
or a manufacturer provided a defective part to the company. In instances like these, you can recover more compensation by bringing additional actions against these entities. All the issues you encounter in a regular accident are magnified when the accident involves a large truck, from the severity of the injuries you may suffer to the complexity of the resulting case. The trucking company wants to pressure you into accepting as little as possible. Don’t let them do it. Retain the expertise of a skilled attorney who will help you get what you deserve. Call Finney Injury Law today to find out how we can help.
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