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COMMISSIONERS, FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMlSSION 445 12th STREET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554

DEAR SIRS:

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WE NEED TO ABOLISH THE RULE THAT FORCES CABLE AND SATELLITE PROVIDERS TO BLACK OUT GAMES WHEN THEY DON'T SELL OUT.

THE NOTION THAT SUCH A CHANGE WILL CAUSE A MAJOR DROP IN TICKET PURCHASES IS POPPYCOCK. HERE IN BUFFALO, WHEN WE HAD GOOD TEAMS, WE REGULARLY FILLED OUR STADIUM EVEN THOUGH THE GAME WAS ON TV PROVES MY POINT.

HOWEVER, WHEN A TEAM IS PLAYING POORLY LESS TICKETS ARE SOLD. THAT IS TRUE WITH A BROADWAY PLAY AS WELL AS FOOTBALL GAMES.

WHAT YOU SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER IS THAT, FOR EXAMPLE HERE IN BUFFALO, TAXPAYER FUNDS BUILT THE STADIUM, MILLIONS MORE HAVE MAINTAINED THE FACILITY AND NOW THE OWNER OF THE BILLS TEAM IS ASKING TAXPAYERS TO COUGH UP 100 MILLION MORE TO REHAB THE FACILITY.

THEREFORE, SUCH GENEROUS OUTLAYS OF T AXPA YER FUNDS TO A TEAM OWNER, ESPECIALLY AT A TIME WHEN PUBLIC FUNDS ARE CUT FOR THE SICK, LAME AND POOR, WOULD SEEM TO DICTATE THAT THOSE TAXP AYERS WHO HAVE SHELLED OUT FOR YEARS SHOULD AT LEAST BE ABLE TO VIEW THEIR TEAM ON TV WHEN THEY DON'T HAVE THE WEREWITHAL TO BUY TICKETS.

THEREFORE, I RESPECTFULL Y ASK THAT THE FCC COMMISSIONERS PUT THE DECADES OLD BAN ON CABLE AND SATELLITE PROVES IN THE DUST BIN.

SINCERELY,

JANUARY 21,2012

January 21, 2012

Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary Federal Communications Commission Office of the Secretary 445 12th St, SW Washington, DC 20554

Dear Marlene;

Michael T. Mikos 46 Days Park Buffalo, NY 14201

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I wish to voice my support for what we hope is a favorable ruling by the FCC, to abolish what is considered an unfair rule that forces cable and satellite providers to block out sporting events.

Our football stadium in the Buffalo, NY area has an unusually large capacity (6000 more than the average league) making it difficult to get a sellout.

An historic settlement with the NFL last year provides for distribution of monies in excess of NINE BIUION dollars to team owners.

Blacking out games due to lack of "sellouts", thereby denying television access to fans is one more level of greed by wealthy owners. To encourage full stadiums, teams might consider a more competitive pricing structure.

We are all encouraged the FCC has agreed to visit this issue and hopefully, rule in favor of football fans who are average hard working Americans.

Thank You.

Best Regards,

1~dJJol~~ Michael T. Mikos

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Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary Federal Communications Commission Office of the Secretary

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Dear Ms. Dortch, I recently read the article in the Buffalo News regarding

the changing of the NFL's television blackout rule.

I cannot emphasize strongly enough how much I would like to see this patently unfair rule done away with.

It is not right that taxpayers should have their pockets picked by billionaire team owners for stadium upkeep and ren­ovation, while getting absolutely nothing in return.

I look forward to the day when we long-suffering fans get something back for our involuntary contributions.

Sincerely,

~ Andrew

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