NPR: I came for a discussion, not to be insulted!

Where is the NPR I used to know and love; the one that considered “all things;” the one that had an editorial staff to ensure that things were “newsworthy” and not just a disguised attempt at insult or smearing.  I was recently informed of an “animation” on the NPR website.  After watching this video, I sent the following complaint to the ombudsman.  I feel like an old Monty Python skit where the man walks into a room for an argument but instead walks into the room where they insult you instead.  I don’t want an argument, nor do I want to be insulted.  I come to NPR for a decent, high quality discussion.  Where is the NPR that I used to know; because I want my donations to go there and not to whatever you have become!

I am writing to you in regards to a recent entry on the NPR.org site entitled, “New Animation: 'Learn To Speak Tea Bag'.”  This short animation, aimed solely at degrading and insulting a specific class of people is not only insulting, it is simply not news worthy.  I expect a higher standard of journalism on NPR, a consideration of all things and all sides, not a crude attempt to dismiss an argument by insulting the opposition.  I have been a good supporter of WSHU for many years, and in my own not always humble opinion, I do contribute well to the station.  I may have to reconsider my donations, in light of where it appears NPR (one of the biggest expenses for my station) is going. I come to NPR because I want a discussion, not an argument and certainly not an insult.