Re: Confusing AP Article is Widespread

TJ wrote:
> Jer wrote:
>> TJ wrote:
>>> 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.
>>
> Ever read Heinlein's "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress?" TANSTAAFL - There 
> Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch.
> 
> Life isn't fair, never has been, never will be. Those who think 
> otherwise are doomed to whine their way through it. But, that doesn't 
> give anybody an excuse to make it as unfair as they can.
> 
> TJ


Frankly, that's all the excuse anybody needs.  AFAIC, everyone I deal 
with is out to screw me, so I'm mildly impressed when they don't.  When 
they do, I don't get upset about it - after all, it's just business, so 
I just screw them back.  Nothing personal.

-- 
jer
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