I’m not going to buy a new TV. And I’m not going to buy a converter box either. And frankly, I’m not buying the whole idea that we all have to switch to digital TV because they have to close down analog.

Those who wish to “upgrade” are certainly welcome to do so but I’m OK with what I have. Sure, the picture may not be as crisp on my old set but, frankly, I don’t care! If the old set won’t work I’m putting it in storage.

Think about it. Who benefits from this? As far as I can see, only the companies selling equipment! We the people have been doing fine with two parallel systems for the last couple of years. Why force us to convert? Personally, I think it’s a “New Coke” kind of idea and I’m not buying it.

We all know it’s not a good idea environmentally: Imagine all those perfectly good TV sets filling up our landfills? Yes, I know, I know. They say they’re going to recycle them. Yeah! You bet.

And another thing, why encourage people to spend money they frankly can’t afford in these tight financial times? Bad timing all around but that’s the way it goes sometimes.

Finally, to all you bright marketing geniuses, I suggest you rethink this whole idea.

Since the main objective of TV is to sell stuff, why cut off the half of your potential audience that’s “not buying it”?

I say forget it! It’s a bad idea. Nothing’s broken. It doesn’t need fixing. If you agree, write the Federal Communications Commission and tell them “I’m Not Buying It!”

Donna J. Moore

Winslow Way East