[stormer]

I've never seen an episode of Law & Order, and can't imagine I will anytime in the future. I haven't avoided it - it's just worked out that way. But here's what anyone who wants to complain needs to know about TV: the selection, content, and placement of shows are driven by one thing, and one thing only - advertising revenue. When people don't watch shows, the revenue streams dries up, and the shows are replaced. It has nothing to do with the politics of the actors, directors, or producers - television is strictly market driven.

[prairiebreeze]

When Whoopi Goldberg made an obscene comment about George W. Bush, it was the public that let their displeasure be known to Slim Fast. And Whoopi was whooped out of that job.

While advertisers have a lot of influence with the media, I'm not so certain they drive show content.

Until an incident occurs that is, and then the offending party gets back-slapped if enough people complain.

I'll agree the best thing to do is stop watching so ratings go down. That will get advertisers attention for sure.