Thought of the Day....Why are We Paying for Television?

Must buy a Mac...

I recently purchased a home and have been caught-up with the moving and transferring of our services from the city.  One of my biggest peeves has been my search for internet and television broadcast providers.  While companies offer dozens of packages and deals, we always end up getting screwed into paying hundreds of dollars for services we never use.  As I continue towards my search for getting screwed in the ass, I stumbled upon a question that I think needs to be answered...Why are we paying for television channels?

Television has become an ad-soaked medium for companies to reach their consumers.  Whether you are a sports game, or a soap opera, our television has been filled with advertisements and product placements such as this one

Or you can check out this gem from days of our lives...

Other services such as the radio and websites provide us with quality services free of charge due to their advertisements.  Should we prefer an ads free service for the radio or internet, we have an option to pay extra; however, I know few people who are willing to do so.  With so many advertisements and product placements, there should be no reason for us to pay premium dollars for many of the channels that cable companies provide us with (save for HBO and others that do not show advertisements during their shows.) 

Now I know that some people might argue that the internet is no different because they pay a monthly fee just as they do for their televisions; however, these two are far from being similar.  The internet acts like a medium for us, while the websites provide a service.  Many websites are available to you for free because they are sponsored by advertisers.  This is very different from the tv!  not only must I purchase tv service, but I also have to pay channels and watch their advertisements.   I doubt that people would pay to visit a website filled with ads, so why are we still willing to pay for Tv?  

oh well,

Flush out