[MacDV] January 1, 2009 Doomsday Plan

[Zane H. Healy]

> --NAB agrees to 2009 DTV deadline
> A show of bipartisan support for a Jan. 1, 2009 analog shutoff date is
> sure to be ratified in Congress.
> 
> To view the full article go to:
> <http://www.pbm3.com/trk/ct.aspx?x=22d1.ac62.29152>
> 
> I bet anyone here this is not going to happen. Imagine what it will  
> be like on the eve of the next administration when suddenly half the  
> country can't see the Rose Parade on January 1st 2009. Surely this is  
> a plan for Doomsday.

Interesting point about *when* this is going to happen!

I'm quite honestly wondering how many people will simply stop watching TV. 
How many people are sick and tired of the trash on TV, and will simply not
bother to buy a new set.  I must confess, I'm tempted to do without TV.

		Zane