Comcast Still Not Offering Netflix to Subscribers

After negotiations with cable companies, Netflix will still not be offered on Comcast. Why is this? Because Comcast (Xfinity) already has a Netflix-like service of their own, and just views Netflix as competition. Comcast not only has a similar service, but also offers it for a few bucks less: $4.99 a month, compared to $7.99 a month for Netflix. This is a private dispute between Netflix and the cable companies, where Comcast is trying to branch out and protect the interests of their company by competing with Netflix. I think it's a smart move on Comcast's part to try to compete with a lower price rather than join up.

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GRAFFITI, ART OR NUISANCE???

We've all found ouselves walking past a market or fence and noticed the spray painted sketches, gang signs, area codes, bad and tasteless slogans and four letter words usually associated with the type of morally and ethically challenged individual that feel it is his or her god given right to slander and deface another individuals property. You probably share the same thought as the rest of the world scumbag! and move along, but what about when someone has spent hours or days on a finely crafted mosaic or mural which was well thought out and meant to enhance an otherwise blank concrete wall. should this be allowed as to where gang signs and four letter words are highly illegal. When does graffiti become art and not defacement of property only when paid for by the occupant or when it is truly a work of art. It's all up for debate and highly subjective is it a 1st amendment issue and freedom of speech comes into play or is it purely libel and slander and the individuals should be hauled away. Graffiti, art or nuisance?

'Bully' Controversy

A new movie about the rise of teen bullying, titled 'Bully' has been rated R for some language. This R rating means that the target audience of this movie will not be able to see it with out an adult. It kind of beats the purpose of having this movie that aims to help kids see how bad bullying really is. a student has written a petition to The Motion Picture Association of America requesting they lower the rating to PG-13 which would include the asudience that most needs to see it.I believe this controversy is private regulation issue since it is between a student and the MPAA. The fundemental rights that are involved is freedom to watch what we want to watch. I can see why the MPAA rated the movie R, but at the same time I feel teens need to be able to see this movie.