[m1-lightning]

I didn't say anything about CNN plugging in your TV - no relevance BUT telemarkerters do have to dial your number to activate a ringing tone and they leave misleading phone numbers on the caller ID causing you to answer your phone out of necessity in case it's an important call. And here's another difference: phones are a necessity much like power and water, televisions are not. It's also an interuptance to have an incoming call much like if there were business that could make money off of causing an interuptance in your power or water.

[elfman2]

"…BUT telemarkerters do have to dial your number to activate a ringing tone and they leave misleading phone numbers…phones are a necessity…It's also an interuptance to have an incoming call much like if there were business that could make money off of causing an interuptance in your power or water. "

1) Just like telemarketers having to dial your number, CNN has to send out a signal
2) Who’s really more misleading about their motives, CNN or the latest mortgage broker?
3) Walking down the street’s also a necessity.
4) Answering someone while walking down the street is also and interuptance. Neither is as significant as an interruption in power or water.