Rising Cable Rates

The nation's cable TV operators announced recently that after an 8 percent hike in 1996, rates will go up another 10 percent in January 1997. What do you think?

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  “It's disappointing, but understandable. I mean, Welcome Back Kotter re-runs must be really expensive to air.”

  Jacob Warner –
  Lab Technician

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  “I hope they raise the rates. It makes me feel good to help a struggling media conglomerate get a little bit ahead.”

  Albert Cahill –
  Civil Engineer

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  “Cable rates, cigarette prices and liquor taxes are all going up this month. At this rate, the twins' baby food budget is gonna be cut in half.”

  Lauryn Hill –
  Pipefitter

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  “With my satellite dish, I can get over 500 stations from around the world. Wanna watch Hart To Hart in German?”

  Josias Manzanillo –
  Pediatrician

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  “Did you see Sister Act II? I have—34 times.”

  Tim Bergstrom –
  Systems Analyst

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  “If these rates keep going up, I might soon have to cut back on some channels, like STN--the Shiny Things Network.”

  Daphne London –
  School Psychologist