I cannot attend any of the meetings NOR participate via phone, because I'll be otherwise engaged (working, practicing my faith, or out of town) at those times. It's too bad we weren't invited to submit comments in writing--but here's (one of) mine, anyway: I think it is important for KSER to provide LOCALLY PRODUCED programming, whether music or public affairs. If we don't have enough of that, I think we should spend our hard-earned dollars recruiting more volunteers rather than paying for nationally syndicated programming that can be heard on NPR. If I want to listen to NPR, I'll listen to NPR, eh?