I have a HUGE issue with the free vouchers the government is giving out to help people convert their analog television to receive the digital transmissions. Seriously? The government needs to spend $40 to help people watch television? I don't care if some people can't afford to upgrade their set, subscribe to cable, or buy the converter box themselves. Shouldn't it be THEIR problem? I have a feeling they'll either figure out where to get the money or live without television for a while. I think they'll live.
This is NOT a good use of government money.
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I had no idea that this was happening. I totally agree with you.
Jen
While I happen to agree that it is ridiculous, I can sort of see why. It is the government that is forcing the change to HD. Since they are making people change, one could argue that it is their responsibility to provide the means for the change.
Really, I don't know who decided to do this, because there isn't a household in America that can't afford to buy the converter. And we would all go buy the converter, regardless of whether or not someone helps us pay for it. In the end, it is the idea that we are somehow "entitled" to have free TV that bugs me.
This shows how much I pay attention--I didn't even know about these TV vouchers!
I couldn't agree more. I'm also furious about the state of homeschooling in CA. It is not the government's right to determine which method of education is right for my child!
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