Hi Butch.

I'm not say that it is as it should be.  I am only making an observation on 
the conditions that seem to exist in this country, and what has come to be 
generally accepted.  Basically, I'm saying that we are being ripped off.

73, de Lou K2LKK

At 08:25 AM 4/6/2007 -0700, you wrote:
>I don't agree that tv is supported by commercials and a monthly fee.  I
>can see paying for premium channels with no commercials, but why should I
>have to pay to watch channels with commercials.  I've been involved in the
>satellite industry since 1980, by the way.  Every one's bills are going
>up, just within the last 3 months.  cable went up, dish, and direct tv.
>hmmm, I think I smell a rat here.
>
>I've always thought that part of their licensing agreement, that is their
>fee for using the public air waves which a limited resource should be that
>the satellite people provide cspan free for all.
>
>They make big bucks off of advertising besides what I pay them each month.
>If you compare the local feeds, say on WGN for example, you'll find that
>direct tv and dish insert their own commercials.
>73s
>Butch Bussen
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