ause, (the safety of his family and friends, or the good of society) which clearly is a message worth absorbing. We take the good with the bad, and use discretion when it is time to turn the television off, or not see the latest action flick. Further censorship in unnecessary. In order to propagate a less violent society, personal and parental responsibility must be stressed, artistic integrity protected, and blatant, futile, violence continued to be kept out of the media. The federal regulation of violence is the media does not need further attention. It would be much wiser to redirect this energy into making ourselves aware of what we are watching and turn off the television. Regulate yourself, we do not need the government to baby-sit. Be aware of what your children are watching. Encourage open lines of communication so that what is being watched is discussed. Teach the difference between reality and fantasy. If we are to become a less violent society, the work will have to be done by us, not legislation. Open your eyes, pay attention to the messages around you, and make a conscious effort to analyze what you are accepting into your head. ...
