Part six. It is ironic, isn't it, that this game is being
broadcast in High Definition, and it is raining, and the rain makes the
picture indistinct. I've been skeptical of the value of High
Definition TV. Seems like a waste of bandwidth. Did it ever
occur to anyone that bandwidth is a strategic asset? It's like
the supply of titanium (element 22).
Seems like with all the emphasis on national security these days, the
last thing we should be doing is cluttering up our bandwidth with
gigabits of hi-res football. Not to mention all the head
trauma. And brain rot. Don't forget about the brain
rot.
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