Ready or not, the House of Representatives today voted to push back the DTV transition. Last week we put the question to an incredibly unscientific vote, asking readers whether or not they thought the American public was ready, if the transition were to go down this month.

The majority of you suggested that such a stall would do more harm than good--that, if America wasn't already ready for the transition, a couple more months wouldn't really do much to help. Still, there were fairly compelling comments on both sides of the argument. Check out a few of them, after the jump.

"There has been plenty of notice that the change is taking place. After February 17 anyone who hasn't made the change for whatever reason, will be forced to take action," wrote Don. "The alternative is simple: Don't watch TV."

Glenn echoed this sentiment, adding that if he, at 72, could easily make the transition, then surely the rest of America could. "This nation has been run by a bunch of crybabies. My wife and I are real alive dinazours [sic]. I am 72 this year, she will be 67. I sent off for the coupons just like the government man said on TV. It's just like driving. You don't wait on anyone to get your license."

Another Don put it even more bluntly, "If four years wasn't long enough, what makes the White House think that another six months will help? For the overwhelming minority of over-the-air users, nothing will make them get off their couches, except when the screen goes dark."

Not all of the answers were against the push back, however. "The problem everyone here fails to realize is not a case of laziness by people, it is a case of under funding," wrote Kyle H. "It is speculated that part of the current rush on coupons could be from people who were planning to opt for cable or satellite options, but who, due to the economic downturn, are unable to afford that option. Also, until late October, nursing home residents could not apply for coupons because they do not have a unique USPS mailing address."

Gary added that perhaps Gearlog's readers weren't an accurate picture of the overall public. "Think about it. If you're reading this blog, you're much more tech savvy than 95-percent of the public and there remains MUCH confusion among the general populace. Trust me, the last job you want in America on February 18th is working the front desk at a broadcast TV station."

As for William, well, he's just afraid of the satellites. "WHO IS IN CONTROL OF THE SATELLITES IN THE SKY? What is the big deal about changing over? I can't even see my TV when there is bad weather."