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As this<a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonlive.com\/silicon-forest\/index.ssf\/2013\/06\/cutting_the_cord_how_to_go_wit.html\"> Oregonian<\/a> points out, however, it may take some bravery and soul searching before you make a leap. But in the end, people like Mike Rogoway are shaping the future of television \u2013 much the same way our forefathers have shaped democracy.<\/p>\n<p>The point Rogoway proves is this:<br \/>\nYou have a choice.<br \/>\nYou don\u2019t have to go along with convention.<br \/>\nYou get to shape the future of television.<\/p>\n<p>There are practical ways to embrace the uncertainty that comes with cutting the cord. Here are some of the suggestions the Orgeonian makes:<br \/>\n&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; get an antenna for over-the-air broadcasts (we know a great source for this)<br \/>\n&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; figure out which shows you can purchase on digital TV (he purchased Mad Men and The&nbsp;&nbsp; Walking Dead)<br \/>\n&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; supplement the rest of your entertainment with streaming services<\/p>\n<p>We salute patriots like you, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rogoway\">Mike Rogoway<\/a>. Your brand of courage is what we need.<\/p>\n<p>As for the rest of you, the team here at Antennas Direct wishes you a Happy Independence Day. Make it even happier and cut the cord.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When our forefathers drew up their vision for a new nation, they knew there was uncertainty ahead. They could not have predicted some of the battles we would face. What they were certain of, however, was the current way was not working. 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