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Great thread JJJ.
I think I am a closet Mary...
Just look what happens when you switch on TV or radio, sex, murder, blood, incest, rape, drugs, more blood, nudity, cruelty, sadism, graphic homosexual shows that show almost everything, *******ism on prime time family shows (was it neighbors or home and away?) cop shows trying to outdo each other in shocking and horrific homicides, people screaming, begging, whimpering and crying while being beaten or tortured, blokes crying openly on reality shows on national television, who is screwing who on big brother live?....where does it stop?
I think freedom of expression has gone too far. If anyone disagrees, then perhaps it is because it's been so prolific for so long, the we have become desensitised by being flooded with it everywhere. Even the family Simpsons is flaunting some pretty raunchy and adult themes now. What's worse, is the kids get the jokes. Cartoons used to be for kids. Family guy? I don't think so....
I'm glad my son has grown up and I don't have to worry about any of my young ones being exposed to this. Unfortunately, I couldn't protect him from it either. Now that he is desensitised, i wonder how he will view it when he has kids? There seems to be no avoiding it. You can't even stop it on a computer anymore. They all have to have one nowadays for their education.
Normal and harmless..well, that's to be debated. Personally, I loath turning the TV on. Catalyst, a bit of news (risky too) and DVD's so I can control what goes into my head to some extent. That's about it.
Some might say I am narrow minded, but if it means trying to limit all this negative filth and disgusting human vices festering in the minds of my children, those I love and myself, then you bet I am!
ahhhh...I feel better...
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