The debate continues on the merger of XM (XMSR ) and Sirius (SIRI ) Satellite Radio as the case again comes before the Senate Committee on Commerce for round four since its original proposition in February. Opponents argue that the merger will create a monopoly, leaving a sole provider for satellite service to consumers. This, they argue, will lead to increased prices and decreased content. Advocates argue that the merger is necessary in order to compete against other technologies, including terrestrial radio, MP3 players, CD/DVD etc. The inference is that the battle between the two small companies for the limited audience is splitting the market and preventing its advance against the other technologies.
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| Friend of The Panelist and Anti-War Group Code Pink Get Nice Write Up in The Chronicle |
| Written by David Neubert | |||
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They are sexy, they are engaging, they are angry, they embarrass war mongers, they protect our troops, they care -- Oh! And they are HOT BABY. Our friends at Code Pink - Women for Peace got a nice write up in the San Francisco Chronicle yesterday. And believe me, I never want to get them thinking that I'm not for peace. I couldn't not handle the pressure. Luckily, most of the Senators who voted for invading Iraq back in 2003 can't handle the pressure either.
Photo courtesy of Laurel Jensen from FindingOurVoices.com
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