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Censorship

Submitted by jkjk01 on April 7, 2008

Category: Social Issues
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Imagine a time when television didn’t exist. For most, this idea seems irrelevant. Rightfully so, the majority of individuals alive today have never known a different world. As the precursor to the internet, television is able to grant audiences a glimpse into new experiences. Numerous television channels beam images ranging from talk shows, cartoons, sports, news and other themes into living rooms across America. All these images are conceivably born from real life relations. With this in mind, why then should certain commercials and programs be subjected to censorship? Since real life can’t be censored theoretically, why then should the small box version of life be subjected to such? This question’s relevance stems from one’s definition of right and wrong. With these questions in mind, let’s review the issues surrounding television’s regulations.
It is often believed that media censorship is a necessity during the early childhood years. The previous statement is generally agreeable amongst all advocates for censorship. There is a disagreement however, on the way censorship should be provided. Common censorship regulators range from individual parenting, governmental regulation, or scrupulous parental groups. The emphasis on early censorship is often seen as a preventive measure. Studies have shown a typical American on average will view 100,000 acts of violence on TV before the age of thirteen. (Hoffner) Whether or not these actions affect young minds is still up for debate. A large issue with censoring television shows is that not all violence comes from a predictable source. Many violent acts are presented through the news.

Once again the question of censorship is provoked. How can adults stay up to date with current events? Advocates of parental censorship would say avoid television news altogether, reverting instead to printed materials. This being said, many against censorship will ask what is the...

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