As taxpayers we already support the CBC to the tune of $1 BILLION a year. On top of that, Shaw, and now Telus have to give money to keep CBC alive.
Understand that, we pay Shaw, who then sends money to the CRTC, who then gives it to the CBC. So, we give to the CBC at least twice.
Well, here's a poll that shows how sick and tired we are of this double dipping.
Poll Results
Do you agree with Shaw Communications Inc. CEO Jim Shaw that the that the $265-million Canadian Television Fund mostly props up “shows nobody watches.”
Yes
(70%) 401 votes
No
(30%) 174 votes
Total votes: 575
In this day of global communications, why do we still fund, and double fund the CBC with our tax dollars? Enough already!
Funny how the final results are totally opposite:
ReplyDeleteDo you agree with Shaw Communications Inc. CEO Jim Shaw that the $265-million Canadian Television Fund mostly props up 'shows nobody watches.'
Yes
(34%) 5163 votes
No
(66%) 10154 votes
Total votes: 15317
I should have captured the poll results at about 2:00 today when it was still 70% (yes) to 30% (no), but I didn't think anyone would hi-jack the poll, but obviously they did.