Why dont we unite against monopolies such as Time Warner?

Here's the deal. TW seems free to do what they want in your community, but they are not. There is federal legislation that requires adequate competition in a region for cable TV. If there isn't adequate competition, the company cannot charge any higher to you than they charge to consumers in a location with many options (such as NYC). If you really feel they are in breach of the monopoly laws, you should contact your local politicians and complain.