>>We were warned about the coming of this in the early seventies <<
From prophecy perhaps?
No oddly enough I along with other "grammar school" kids were shown a film documentary the effects of kids becoming "desensitized" from watching too much television violence. Back then teachers were teachers and they were dedicated to teaching kids to become strong independant thinkers and productive contributors to society unlike the slacker liberal agenda today.
>>Back then teachers were teachers and they were dedicated to teaching kids to become strong independant thinkers and productive contributors to society <<
That was "back in my day." ; > I remember those teachers fondly, especially one who took a special interest in me in elementary school. I kept in touch with her thru high school and was disappointed to learn of her death about 10 years ago.