I think it was about 2 or 3 weeks ago that the writers guild in Hollywood went on strike. Since then some other groups, both in Hollywood and New York have joined them.
What was your first thought when you heard about it? Did it matter to you? Did you care?
I considered it the most insignificant news item of the day. I’m really not impressed with the great majority of the work these people produce. Secondly, their motive for the strike is greed (i.e., money).
How about you? Have you seen an impact? Have you been forced to watch a couple of re-runs? I was laughing when I saw that a show like David Letterman would need to go to re-runs. It is unbelievable that he would need writers to do his show. Producers yes, but writers?
Personally, I am not involved with any groups that can go on strike to force their hand. But there is a slight vein of validity in this strike as the writers go for a piece of the big pie called DVD sales.
What is your take on this?
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