Thanks for running Al Diamon’s column (“Shut Up and Play,” March 16) about how the Maine Public Broadcasting Network has muzzled “the humble Farmer,” Robert Skoglund. I recently wrote to the station (and humble himself) to notify them that I will not renew my membership until he is again free to express himself, tell his stories, read his mail, etc. — a part of the show that’s as enjoyable as his music. I hope that others join me to defend free speech rights of all radio performers. All MPBN vice-president for radio programming Charles Beck need do is require that a disclaimer be read before or during the show to cover the management’s nervousness — something that’s not terribly difficult to do.
Susan Calhoun
Portland
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