We don't want no stinkin' Big Brother.
Get rid of those idiot boxes - you'll be glad you did once the programming wears off. You'll also be surprised how much your buying habits change, as well as your opinions on a wide variety of subjects. After all, if you're in here you don't necessarily subscribe to the media spew anyway - you're already "awake".
And no, it's not tinfoil - it's personal experience. Just try it.