[newgeezer]

For my basic DirecTV package, I'm FORCED to support MTV because I can't opt out of it.

I know what you mean. But, no one's "forcing" you to do anything. If your convictions are strong enough, cancel your subscription and tell them why.

Or, you can keep supporting MTV with your money. But, don't lay the blame on DirecTV.

[Judith Anne]

No, sorry. I'm not giving up my FoxNews and HGTV, the History Channels, Discovery Channels, and AMC. I live in an extremely rural area. When the weather keeps me in, I enjoy some entertainment and news stories.

But I think that letting THOSE channels in shouldn't have to mean letting MTV in. I'm going to email DirecTV about our choices. I bet there are a lot of families that would appreciate a "family package" for their basic choice. I'd even pay more.