Cable vs Network TV - Bailout Tax

Both sides claim rights to the truth.
The only local broadcasting that networks provide is NEWS.. There are less people watching TV, instant and current news is available on the internet 24/7, and in search of original entertainment TV viewers are also seeking entertainment on the Internet. Television Networks could have worked with this technology but like the newspaper industry the networks have assumed a holier position. Their attitude that -Networks are the true broadcasters,that they are bringing quality programming to viewers living rooms, and I guess I would describe the network attitude is similar to the auto manufacturers. They know what the consumer wants and what's good for them is good for the country and the people. Well the auto industry has already imploded, the news paper industry is struggling for survival and now network TV is whining for up to a 400 million bailout so they can do their job an deliver local programming.
NO BAILOUT - I made a video for that over a year ago and have addressed the changing viewer climate numerous times since then in YouTube videos, I would love the opportunity to address the CRTC. We have had direct contact with broadcasters and networks with first hand knowledge of the cavalier attitude they have.
The Cable industry also needs a wake up call, more competition is required so they loose the monopoly and consumers can receive better rates for telecommunication.
Finally instead of funding CBC with nearly 1 billion of tax payers money, the federal government should be setting up a high speed Internet grid that covers the country and access to the Internet should be free to all Canadians, it is the future. FREE INTERNET TO ALL CANADIANS!

According to federal government estimates, total spending on the CBC will be reduced by $62.8 million in the 2009-10 fiscal year equivalent to 5.6 per cent of the broadcaster's annual $1.3 billion budget (of which $930 million, or about $28 for each Canadian, is taxpayer funded). CBC president Hubert Lacroix has also said advertising revenue will sink by as much as $65 million this year.

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[CrewRite]

I'll Say What He Said

[Tiberiusduck]

This "Money Pit" they call the C.B.C. is already funded by the taxpayers to the annual tune of $1,200,000,000,00. What a waste of taxpayer dollars. As for"Corporate Welfare" for private broadcasters, that's what "Social Services" is for.

[lizardgizard2002]

Thats it , what Canada needs is more competition in all areas, telephone, cell phone, cable and internet. The Canadian Government and the CRTC is allowing a few companies to gouge its citizens.

[DJVL0GS]

I agree why should we have to pay while all these other people are making alot of money and getting richer and richer!!!!