I agree about the garbage passing as programming on TV these days but why give ALL of it up? If you like football or baseball, etc why can’t you watch only that?
My TV never goes on unless I am watching a football game, the weather channel (30 seconds or so for the local forecast and longer if there is a severe weather problem. Some shows on the History channel are excellent as are cable shows such as Pawn Shop which I find very interesting for the things people bring in to sell.
I simply refuse to vie,the networks, CNN, MSNBC, CNN or any other programming vaguely political or biased (in my view). There are also some excellent and free movie channels which air the classics. All in all it seems sad anyone would feel it necessary to give up all the good things available on TV because of some things not so good.
Well, Lacey2, I’m not really suggesting that Americans should give up televised programs.
What I am saying is that there are a lot of Americans who are indifferent to the ideology and philosophy behind these programs, and the detrimental affect it has on society. I am saying that we should exercise sound judgment and discernment when we tune-in, examine some of these programs with a critical eye in order to recognize and filter the messages which are being conveyed.
Should we filter Alton Brown, or the Pawn Shop? No. These shows are straight-forward. Should we examine historical documentaries with a skeptical eye? Yes. I believe you understand my point.
Finally, to tune-out and off is of no consequence to individuals. If anything, it’s of great benefit. There are a number of anecdotes on this very thread which illustrates my point.