ebate, ??TV is like rap music. Do you think suburban kids, listening to rap, talking about shooting cops?then go out, join gangs, and do that? It doesn?t happen.? Educational TelevisionEducation establishments are familiar with television?s effectiveness in schooling. These are television programs such as ?Sesame Street?, ?Mister Rogers Neighborhood,? and ?Barney.? Not only do they instruct children in learning their numbers and colors at an early age, but they also promote self-esteem and social skills. PatriotismDuring the Korean War, the rights to a book titled M*A*S*H* were bought and the book was then transformed into a television show. This television show was created to keep American sentiments about the Korean War in check. At this point in time, the government was trying to avoid creating another social problem as there was during the Vietnam War. This seemingly whimsical show was in fact a coping mechanism of sorts for the American people. The terrorist acts of aggression that took place on September 11, 2001 opened up a spacious margin for television to gain a bit of positive ground. Patriotism surged through every television set nationwide. Through commercials and speeches, a revival of nationalism began in America. The sight of Congress singing ?God Bless America? left the country feeling amalgamated and closer than it had in many years. In this case, television gave Americans a common bond, a feeling of oneness. ConclusionTelevision is a wonderful communication tool. In a matter of seconds it can relay information from one end of the world to the other. However, its potential for destruction far outweighs that of its potential for advantage. The large quantity of violence and other atrocious scenes that play out hundreds of times a day upon this piece of technology is no match for the fleeting uniting influences it sometimes has. For some people, television is the only truth that is known. Using that truth to manipulate ...
