Quote Originally Posted by edtyct
Night, what do you think motivates companies to research and market new products?
I fully understand the point. And for anyone who is chomping at the bit for new technology, there are companies doing useful research. There are plenty of people who will buy it, and I am not stopping them because of this. But the arbitrary imposition of a 480p limit on component video does nothing for useful research, quality of life, or conveniece for anyone.

It is as arbitrary as arbitrary kidnapping and rendition, only less severe. There just seems to be too little resistence to arbitrary change of any kind in our political structure. If everyone is so easily bowled over with arbitrary restrictions simply to satisfy greed, where does one draw the line? Philosophically speaking, if we agree to a small injustice, are we not paving the way for a larger one?

More importantly, if the only place where this question is asked is on these boards, then I am worried for the future that my children will grow into. There shouldn't be a line in the sand, but rather a point where we can meet to discuss the options we are willing to tollerate. But the arbitrary changes that are now being made make all discussion obsolete.