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Angua · 15-01-2010, 12:46

The problem is the seemingly inextricable link between the licence fee and the BBC. If the BBC were funded solely through tax and it's own earnings would there still be the same argument. Then they would have the problem of having to keep sweet whoever is in government. Chances are you would still need to have a licence to receive broadcast TV, BBC or no BBC.

I have to pay car tax to drive on the public highway. Judging by the amount of potholes and the state of the roads in general the money is not well spent. At least the TV licensing allow breathing space for late/non payment. You would not get the same leniency from DVLA.

15-01-2010, 12:46	#78
Angua Inactive Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Expanding Town with crap roads Age: 66 Services: ? BB, basic phone. Share of Disney+ Posts: 7,674	Re: Will the Tories do Murdoch's bidding and kill off the BBC? The problem is the seemingly inextricable link between the licence fee and the BBC. If the BBC were funded solely through tax and it's own earnings would there still be the same argument. Then they would have the problem of having to keep sweet whoever is in government. Chances are you would still need to have a licence to receive broadcast TV, BBC or no BBC. I have to pay car tax to drive on the public highway. Judging by the amount of potholes and the state of the roads in general the money is not well spent. At least the TV licensing allow breathing space for late/non payment. You would not get the same leniency from DVLA.