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Satellite Isn't The Answer

November's been a rather depressing month for me. My uncle got a staph infection paralyzing him from the waist down, and a family friend ( Miss Ruth ) passed away. The show must go on, so, here's the rant. I hate cable. I hate the cable industry and all it represents. But what I really hate about cable is the fact that it's a monopolistic practice that really punches the consumer on a yearly basis, raising the prices for their own benefit and not really looking out for those that pay them. We need choices in cable service. Okay, I can hear a crowd murmuring "Why don't you quit whining and subscribe to satellite?" I would, but I'm confused at which one would be right for me. Should I go out for Dish or DirectTV? Choices. But that's the kick, my friends. With satellite, you do have a choice of services. With cable, you don't have that luxury. Choices are great because you aren't stuck with just one thing, system, or service. I could get delivery