They want a broadcast flag to protect their precious content. We want spectrum to use to play with cognitive radio/wireless internet.

So how about a deal? The FCC should only grant the broadcast flag if the broadcasters agree to share their spectrum with the geeks. The technology for sharing the spectrum is called "underlay" by the FCC or "ghosting" by Bob Frankston. Hence, a ghost of a deal.

If it were done, would it have a ghost of a chance of helping push forward the wireless Internet?