Re:CmdrTaco needs to research his rants. (Score 2)

Well, they are still screwing. I have Direct TV, and because I can get FOX, ABC, and NBC from a "traditional" broadcaster within 100 miles, I CAN NOT (legally)get any version of any of these networks from DTV.

While it is true that the bandwidth is limited, it is still ILLEGAL to receive network feeds from cities that are further that 100 miles away. I want Boston stations, but I can't legally get them here in Arizona.

Basically, it all boils down to the fact that if I want FOX, I have to buy cable, and If I want Boston's feed of FOX I have to hack my system and risk prosecution.

The FCC is way too powerful for our own good. It seems obvious that they are catering to the cable companies by limiting the programming I can get from DirecTV.