I'm not a fan of a merger.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...701750_pf.html
I don't think it would benefit subscribers of either service although it probably would benefit both companies.
I like the competition between the companies and hope that it keeps the monthly costs down and inspires them to create more diverse programming.
I am hoping it will never happen but I'm afraid it probably will at some point.