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Originally Posted by Don Landis  Frankly, I'd be happy if the entire concept of local broadcast stations protected exclusivity would just go away. In part, it is what's destroying them anyway. If they didn't have the cushy protected exclusivity in the market, they would be more competitive and broaden their business income model. Local TV is still thinking in the 1950's. |
I agree with you 100%.
The laws need changing for the benefit of the paying public.
The local off air reception of the networks should be their only exclusiveness.
When a customer wants to pay for more distant networks to a satellite provider, the law should provide for it.
It works in other countries. Canada is a good example.
One can see what is happening in a distant city on their newscast . Perhaps you have ties with that city. It allows for more time zone shifting. It occasionally gives you the freedom to watch different sporting events than without the option.
It is a freedom that Americans deserve.
If the station owners can not live with it, then put their licenses up for tender.
It will not be long before someone else snaps up the license.
My opinion anyway.
