As you all know, I am not much of a blogger; however, today I have to complain. I don't watch much TV, but I HATE missing Ugly Betty and Gray's Anatomy.
In anticipation of the switch from analog to digital, we used our government issued coupon to purchase a digital antenna converter. No problem, we've had it for months and with the coupon it was only $15.
Well, since we live in the middle of nowhere, we don't get a strong enough signal to get the one and only channel I watch - along with all the others. Sure I can watch it on the computer tomorrow, but sometimes, you just want to sit in front of the TV and watch it in "real time". So, Jason e-mailed his friend to see where we can get a different device (I forget what it's called) to get basic TV.
Not watching it when it's on doesn't bother me as much as the fact that I personally know people who don't really have the money to spend on some box just to get "free" television. You see, these converters are NONREFUNDABLE! Now, all of us South Georgians are out $15! I know you're thinking what's the big deal it's only $15, (unless you are Laura :-D - Love you!) but I know people who probably gave up necessities one week just to purchase this box for their kids (my students) that doesn't work and is not refundable, and I bet they don't have cable either. I just think that's crappy!
I would write to our governor, but he's got bigger issues since he turned down the stimulus package for the entire state last week. Plus, he cut the budget for schools and is not giving teachers the money we get at the beginning of the school year to use towards classroom supplies.
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I didnt know you didnt have cable! I was going to get a box, but couldnt justify spending any of our own money after the 40.00 to get the box. The kids have been really big into movies, and we havent been watching too much TV lately...but we just keep out 30.00 a month directtv! We did get caller id and call waiting this past week!
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