stop-the-tv-tax
I’ve been watching commercials running in Canada about the importance of local television. For those that don’t know, there is a funding debate on in Canada between the local TV stations wanting a cut of the big cable and satellite providers revenue to cover their mounting production costs. TV ads are being aired pointing out how various groups in the community would be locked out of getting their message broadcast if there was no longer any local television stations.
I sympathize with the goals of the “Local TV Matters” message, but while it tugs at the heart strings, it completely ignores the 500 pound elephant in the room - the Internet. If there were no local TV, the Internet would still be out there, and is a cheaper, and equally effective method of getting information broadcast and engaging the community. Of Canadians online, 4 out of 5 are on Facebook. If you want to get a message out in Canada quickly, just post the topic on Facebook. It’s better than a knitting circle, and you won’t get your finger pricked - or in this case taxed!
Tags: internet, social networking, tax, TV