Shocking DTV transition delay news: Not happening

Yes, every once in awhile, our government works, and gets it right.

In a vote that pretty much shocked everyone, the United States House of Representatives did not pass the digital TV transition delay bill that was pretty much assumed to fly through just a few days ago when we reported this possible delay. The bill needed two-thirds of the votes of the House under special rules vote, and reportedly, the vote was just 258 to 168 in favor of changing the date, so it fell short of passing.

Our reaction: Good. The delay would have been costly, confusing to those who have had the Feb date drilled into their heads, and not really needed when you analyse the situation logically. Of the 6.5 million people not ready, many (you would assume) have been warned enough about the change and had enough time to save for a box, get a government coupon, get cable or satellite, or in some other way prepare for the change. If they haven’t by February, it would be safe to assume TV isn’t that important to them.

Now its full speed ahead for DTV, and we welcome the changeover with open arms.