Re: Confusing AP Article is Widespread

TJ wrote:
> Jer wrote:
>>
>>
>> If you're so far outside the bubble that cable service is an issue, 
>> perhaps satellite service would be a better option.  They'll hold you 
>> hostage too, but they won't charge you $20K for the rent, and they'll 
>> let you continue using stuffy old analog TV's.
>>
>>
> So will the $40-$60 converters, and I only pay for them once. Cable 
> users that are forced to go to digital should have an equally affordable

> option, and the cable companies should be forced to allow it. I don't 
> care if they want to rent converters to people, but by the same token 
> people ought to be able to put an FCC-certified device of their own 
> between the cable and the TV. And, those devices should be made 
> available to them. Not given to them or forced upon them, made
available.
> 
> When the cable installation fee was so exorbitant, I looked into a 
> satellite service and decided they didn't provide anything that I 
> couldn't get OTA that I wanted badly enough to pay a monthly fee for. My

> choice, my business. My brother, who lives on an adjoining property, 
> decided on satellite. His choice, his business. What you do is your 
> business.
> 
> TJ


All true... More often than not, I temper my own issues with a reality 
check - the Free Lunch ****p sailed many moons ago.

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jer
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