http://www.voanews.com/english/archive/2007-06/2007-06-27-voa24.cfm?CFID=161771442&CFTOKEN=89452104
Summary:
A recent editorial on media violence by Leta Hong Fincher states that regulations on violent content in media will face opposition from entertainment executives and free speech advocates. The Parents Television Council says that the last primetime season in the United States was the most violent ever recorded. Tim Winter, president of the council, testified at a senate hearing against television violence. He presented evidence that suggests that children exposed to violent images can be more aggressive and could become violent in later life. Democratic senator John Rockefellar says that Congress should enforce limitations on media violence. Peter Liguori, president of entertainment at FOX Broadcasting Company, claims there is no casual link violent images and violent behavior in children. Liguori says, “Without a casual link, we cannot justify imposing content limits on our media. He also says the parents should monitor what their children watch, not the government. First Amendment expert Laurence Tribe of Harvard Law School argues that government should not be granted the power to regulate our media.
Commentary:
Personally, I agree with Tribe and Liguori. The government should not decide what its citizens can view on television. Parents should monitor what their children view. If the parents object, they should change the channel or stop the movie.
Analysis:
Suggesting that Congress should regulate violence on television will face opposition. Entertainment executives and anyone supports free speech will oppose the idea. It is our choice on what we watch, and parents need to monitor what their children views.
