Comments from the petition: Page 26

Although I now live in New Orleans, I lived in Gainesville for many years and
maintain a deep interest in the life of the city. I cannnot understand why a
station that is a PUBLIC radio station that is supposed to be supported by
listeners (like you) would not be interested in the concerns of its listeners
and members. It certainly cannot be financial, as the classical music
programming is a money-saver. It's the national programming that the station
must buy that is expensive. Classical music programming is relatively cheap, as
one can play CDs and rebroadcasts of local concerts (with permission, which is
usually given). The public deserves to know what the reasons are.

I enjoy some of the talk shows -- Humankind, Fresh Air, Marketplace, and the
more serious shows. There some that are just frivolous and not interesting at
all. However, the afternoon music shows were dreary -- Agnes ? voice sounds
like she's about to keel over. The evening music broadcasts of famous and
well-known symphonies was wonderful. How about a BALANCE of the best talk
shows, and the best music?? Thanks!

Please consider these requests. There is enough talk and not enough adult
music.

We are away during the summer and, on returning to Gainesville for a few days
last week, were distressed to learn that our highly regarded local NPR station
has decided to join the crowd of on-air babblers who talk all the time and have
very little to say. We have supported WUFT for years (since we first came to
G-ville in 1984) but will no longer do so. I always kept it on when I was in the
house, enjoying and appreciating the classical music format. No more.
Sorry.

I recently moved to Gainesville from Tallahassee and was impressed how much
better UF radio was than FSU radio. Now it isn't anymore. Music is fundamental
to life. Please bring back music to UF radio.

The music is the reason I listen to and contribute to Classic 89. You can get
news and talk anywhere, but for classical music and local arts news I have
always depended on Classic 89. Don't ruin a good thing by becoming like every
other station!

The area needs a classical music presence. Please undo the damage!

Question: What makes America great? Answer: Public education, public libraries
and museums, public television and radio. Without access to knowledge and beauty
by the masses, democracy ceases to exist in a society.
Our family owes much to these institutions. Last year our daughter received a
University of Chicago Fellowship for PhD studies in Art History after receiving
degrees in Political Science and Art History from the University of Florida. Our
son is a 2009 MAA Scholar at Wake Forest School of Medicine after receiving
degrees in Music Performance and Biology from Duke. Arts activities throughout
their youth contributed to these educational opportunities. We have always been
regular listeners of classical music on public radio, notably in the car on the
way to and from school and extracurricular activities.
Many citizens do not have access to satellite radio. The loss of classical music
programming on WUFT is a profound one for the community. Our day and our
collective future is the worse for it.

If it is not possible to return to the former format, is not some compromise
possible that would include additional talk, but also retain things like
Saturday opera and music during some afternoon and evening hours?
The mostly music format is why I have been a member during most of the last 15
years.
Thank you for your consideration.

Classic Music. Why?