[Protagoras]

I've been around long enough to know a strawman when I see it.

You didn't put responsibilty on the "media". (who ever they are)

A strawman is when you attribute something to someone which they didn't say in order to knock it down. I didn't do that, I repeated what you said. I used the word "society" instead of the "media". I think they are part and parcel of each other. I will happily revert to YOUR choice of words if you wish.

[AppyPappy]

I didn't put responsibility on the media. I said they were an "influence". Similar to advertising. A Gillete commercial does not cause you to buy a razor but it does influence your decision about a razor. It's the same way with running from the police. Cop chase videos and GTA are INFLUENCES which is why we are seeing so much more of it IMHO.