Rick is thinking about the millions of people in America who have quit watching TV shows and have quit going to movies because of content. You cannot watch a TV show any more without seeing porn in the way women dress (or undress)or in what vile language is used. I am all for him talking up the fact that this president doesn’t care how porn is destroying our society. People are so used to seeing this stuff that they don’t bat an eye. Then we have the hard porn which is going rampant causing attacks and murders of our younsters. Open your eyes and see what’s going on.
“rampant causing attacks and murders of our younsters”
Do you have scientific proof that hardcore pornography causes murders? Not a correlation. Causation.
You are just making stuff up. The US crime rate has actually been falling for the last 15-20 years or so. Oddly enough, right at the same time as the onset and rise of the information age and widespread internet access. Where is your scientific evidence to show that porn is causing rampant "attacks and murders of our younsters".
Rick is thinking about the millions of people in America who have quit watching TV shows and have quit going to movies because of content.
More likely the majority of people that are dropping TV/cable/satellite are the ones that realized they can see all their favorite shows now online (Hulu, Netflix, etc). It's not a moral crusade, many folks have simply realized they can see everything they want (including porn if they so choose) on the internet.
You cannot watch a TV show any more without seeing porn in the way women dress (or undress)
Oh good grief. Seriously? Most shows on network TV are not even remotely close to porn. Maybe you haven't been to a beach lately? East Coast, West Coast, the Lakes, the Gulf, etc, you can see more flesh in public places than on network TV pretty much anytime you want.
“Rick is thinking about the millions of people who have quit watching TV...”
I find a lot of things objectionable on tv. Violence, reality shows that promote backstabbing, etc. Consequently, I make sure when I purchase a tv or radio it has an “off” switch. I don’t think having the government determine media content is a wise idea. By whose standards could we end up living with?
I believe, not sure, that hard core porn has to be sought out. Since I find it disgusting, I have very little, if any, problem avoiding it. Child porn, etc is already against the law and heavily policed, as it should be.
I am of the firm belief that the Federal government’s primary concern should be as outlined in the Constitution. Senator Santorum (not first choice but who I would vote for if he became the nominee) continues to let the media draw him into discussions that are giving the Democratic party ammunition.
I keep looking for a detail of items he is talking about that is not currently being enforced. Can’t seem to find one.
“Rick is thinking about the millions of people in America who have quit watching TV shows and have quit going to movies because of content.”
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Hi Maryhere-
I understand your (and Rick’s) concerns; however, you have pointed out in your reply above what I think should be the logical (and Constitutional) remedy; simply quit watching these types of films and TV programs. If enough viewers do that the ratings/reviews will fall accordingly and the promoters and advertisers will flee.
Certainly, if you have small children or impressionable adolescents, you, as a responsible parent, should monitor the films and TV they view; just as you would monitor what they read or with whom they associate.
That said, there are many intersting and informative programs on various cable and “dish” channels; although, I will admit that even these have to be monitored for the accuracy of content; as many have thinly veiled, revisionist, political agendas behind their historical and scientific documentaries. If you do not have access to these many similar programs are available on DVD and many local libraries provide these at little or no charge.
My main point is that it is our responsibility as citizens to be both vigilant and proactive in the care and protection of ourselves and our children. When we start foisting those responsibilities onto government we are well started down the pathway to tyranny.
Regards,
-Geoff