And whilst I'm still on a rambling note, having conversations with those abroad, I finally understand a few things.

"Contrary to popular belief, the government do not fund the BBC. The license fee is collected from us, the public, on behalf of the Beeb by the post office, who retain a small proportion for doing so. The BBC also sells its programmes abroad & to other channels to supplement its funding.
1 year ago"

Answer to the question in a British forum, 'Does the government fund the BBC?"

Americans know that two channels are either supported in full or in part, by the government. PBS/CSPAN.

BBC is a different animal, as I reckon, as an outsider.

It's not government-sanctioned, yet somehow has the power to impose an 'immediate' or near-so tax, on most citizens. It is essentially publically-funded, BY EVERYONE, without their agreed-upon to consent.

I GLEEFULLY ask anyone to correct me in this assumption, 'cuz it's prolly wrong, as an American.

I just love Doctor Who and always research shit... who the f*ck is funding Doctor Who? I know BBC 'sells' it's shwos to thins like the US''s showtime, Canada's 'Showcase' and etc. channels, but beyond that, as I understand... every 'British' person is paying for that TV Conglomerate out of their own pocket... which creates for a beautiful TV network... but is wrong on a moral basis, to my belief - it'd be like being asked (even if I do so through corporate welfare unknowingly), to publically fund NBC - no, thank you, but I respect what it's done.

ON EDIT: In recognition of our younger posters and those new ro the writing world, in as non-condescendingly a way as I can, let me say... I've been there.

Raise a tear, a bear or a 'Sorry 'bout that', when you got corrected on the proper context and spelling of 'two' in contrast to 'too.' Writing is our youngers and we're only better through what we inspire and pass on.

Said as a hopeful youngster.

Brought this up with my father today, playing pool.

He said, 'You're British and Irish, son. You're at constant odds with yourself, deal with it.'