Thank God for U.S. Senators taking on the tough problems facing the nation. High oil prices? No. Hunger? No. The skyrocketing price of healthcare? No, again. We're talking a MAJOR issue: The NFL Network not being available to two-thirds of cable subscribers.
Thankfully, Senator John F. Kerry (D - Mass) is not letting this travesty continue. He's sent a letter to National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell and President and CEO of National Cable & Telecommunications Association Kyle McSlarrow begging them to put aside their differences and get the NFL Network on every TV in the land. This is of utmost importance for Kerry and his constituents here in the great state of Massachusetts, since the New England Patriots final game of the regular season is scheduled for the NFL Network, meaning many might not be able to see it. (Not sure if Kerry knows that game can be seen on a local broadcast channel as well, but why let details get in the way.)
If Kerry showed this kind of resolve in 2004, he could have sent his letter in an envelope with a return address of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
[If my snark is not enough, a few of the comments on Mike Reiss' blog post are priceless. Plus, if you're a Pats fan, Reiss' blog is a must read.]
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Typical from Senator Ketchup
Wow, a strongly worded letter that doesn't really say anything or threaten any kind of governmental interference -- are we sure Kerry is a Democrat?
NFL NETWORK
It is simple for the simple minded to dis someone for actually doing something which is ALSO important to those of us who have the mental ability to make choices.
For those who do NOT care about things such as sports, etc, they whine and weepily wring their hands to make themselves seem important.
The ONLY small place in which they seem important is in their own little single celled minds.
As an American and a veteran, I am GLAD that Kerry has done this.
Not everything a politician does is for political reasons.
I wonder whether any of the haters here has ever had a conversation with Kerry or any other sen or rep who has done something like this.
Maybe, just maybe he's a fan.
I know, I know, that's way too hard for you to comprehend.
BTW-I wonder who helped the haters with the math problem in order to post.
I See Nothing Wrong With This
Way to go Sen. Kerry. The NFL Network was a mistake. Just pull the plug, and put the games on broadcast television. It is bad enough that MNF is on ESPN.