We need our military more now then we need big bird. He can't fight extremist who kill for fun. He can't defend this country from foreign attacks or jihad. The military give their lives for us do big bird and other cartoon characters?

Be glad that public can still contribute to this show with the way their money is being cut. He cut our spending by higher bills and supplies and utilities and gas and food. We have little left. Government doesn't fully support these shows, we the public help generously.

sesame street needs no money from the govt. they make millions on mechandising......

Obama also wanted Bert and Ernie to be gay on the show. Nothing wrong with that, just not for kids.