Recent content by OvenManMax

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    Taxation with out representation of the internet

    I am actually talking about the german system. I would say that the likes of ARD do cather to a certain demographic, senior citizens. If they would stick to just news and documentaries I would be fine with paying for it (since it would also only be a a lot less, say maybe 4 euor to the current...
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    Taxation with out representation of the internet

    I should have clarified that the providers are state run like BBC but are self governed so they can make up how much they charge. I wouldn't mind paying if they stuck to doing their job aka giving unbiased news (which would cost a fraction of what they are charging) but since their programming...
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    Taxation with out representation of the internet

    The tax goes directly into the media providers not the actual state. Its pure profit for them.
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    Taxation with out representation of the internet

    What would you say to a tax law that allows a collective group of media providers to not only tax you for owning a TV because you might watch their unencrypted broadcasts but also taxes you for owning anything capable of accessing the Internet because they have their own, also unencrypted...