[Steely Tom]

Yet another reason I'm happy we don't get cable.

Why pay to have poison pumped into your living room?

(steely)

[RepublicansForDean]

Exactly, Steely.

I only get basic "cheap bastard" cable, to facilitate cable internet. (it's more expensive to get JUST internet than it is to get basic cable and internet)

Anyway, I've wanted to upgrade the service to get FNC, but I can't bring myself to do it because I know that a portion of the monthly bill will go to MTV.

[New Perspective]

Yet another reason I'm happy we don't get cable. Why pay to have poison pumped into your living room?

In one sense I do agree with you. But I have to tell you, I do get cable and here is why. I love watching the old programs on tvland. The quality shows like Jackie Gleason, etc. Extremely creative humor with morals. Actual thought accompanied with talent. I also watch speciality programming for my new gift to myself, my HDTV. I spend a little extra for digital cable to watch creative programming, visually stunning shows. No sex, no violence, just the wonders of our world.