however (having just thought of this point once clicking "submit") it would be far easier, and less expensive to just have the parents, um... parent.

I usually hate the idea of censorship, and arguably still do... but if this is designed to be an easy (or at least easier) tool for parents to use, then yes I think it's a good thing.

Once the rugrats are of age and on their own, then they can choose their own connection's ability.

Actually, I'm sorry... but there is a pre-existing patent, I believe filed in either Italy or Japan on this method...

Someone will be by to discuss it with your shortly.

Honestly, I agree with this... I was aiming for the inanity of the situation, and was reaching *shrugs*

So, I guess amateur radio operators have been infringing since, what... the early 1900's? Voice is just data, right..?

There's actually much more to it than the tax benefits. Married couples have the legal right to speak for their spouses in things medically related. There are issues surrounding inheritance when a spouse passes, joint ownership of property...

Imagine owning a house for years with your spouse, making it a home, growing old in that home... Your spouse passes, then your brother in-law files suit because as the closest-living relative, he should inherit.

It's not just taxes, and it's not to stick the proverbial thumb in the church's eye. It's about fair treatment in how you live your life.

Taxes, when spent appropriately and for a good goal are not a bad thing. And no, I don't mean in the "let's cure the world from stupidity" way.

And, as just one small part of what that background science didn't help with, think on that the next time you use your microwave to reheat leftovers, or your GPS gear without having to pay subscription rates for the satelite signal...

just sayin'

Not really... At least not on the part of Time Warner, or not intentionally anyway.

Once the broadcasters got word of what they were offering, they told TW to pull it as they do not believe that this is covered under their current carriage agreement (the contract that lets a cable operator show content from a broadcaster http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/cblbdcst.html).

oh, but to bring back the original Hampster Dance!!!

*nostalgic swoon*