Lammers is one lame MOFO. Let\'s be clear here - broadcaster management are the ones whom were left in the dust when they did not foresee cables strength in garnering a lions share of eyeballs thus putting their business model on its ear. The public needs to be educated that broadcasters are using taxpayer subsidized free airwaves to deliver their signals and now want to double dip the consumers pocketbook to make up for a short-sighted and a failed business model. Wake up Lame-O Lammers - it\'s not too late - the tide will change in favor of the American consumer and the question is - how will you explain your incompetence to your shareholders when that day comes?

Lammers is one lame MOFO. Let's be clear here - broadcaster management are the ones whom were left in the dust when they did not foresee cables strength in garnering a lions share of eyeballs thus putting their business model on its ear. The public needs to be educated that broadcasters are using taxpayer subsidized free airwaves to deliver their signals and now want to double dip the consumers pocketbook to make up for a short-sighted and a failed business model. Wake up Lame-O Lammers - it's not too late - the tide will change in favor of the American consumer and the question is - how will you explain your incompetence to your shareholders when that day comes?

Actually the change is the loss of monopoly control by cable operators over the use of local stations without the right to negotiate ANY carriage terms. The cable industry could have solved this problem in the 80\'s or 90\'s if they wanted to advance a partnership with broadcasters. Now, satellite and telco are banging on the door of every home in America, and cable will get left in the dust. Where was the consumer rights stance before retrans, as cable rates advanced 3-5x inflation, and ESPN sub fees advanced past $2.50 per month?

Actually the change is the loss of monopoly control by cable operators over the use of local stations without the right to negotiate ANY carriage terms. The cable industry could have solved this problem in the 80's or 90's if they wanted to advance a partnership with broadcasters. Now, satellite and telco are banging on the door of every home in America, and cable will get left in the dust. Where was the consumer rights stance before retrans, as cable rates advanced 3-5x inflation, and ESPN sub fees advanced past $2.50 per month?