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I’m with osprey21, good riddance to TV. Why allow the brainwashing in your home? Make no mistake, they call it programming for a reason. I know, I know, you all like the history channel or Discovery channel. A waste of time. When I go running in the evening I see the ere blue glow coming from 90% of the living rooms. All the good Americans sitting down for their nightly “programming”, giving up conscious thought. Obedient zombies. Do you all really think the producers are not packing a bunch of subliminal programming in the eye candy? Subliminal programming technology has been around for 20+ years.
You know, I don’t even have a TV in my house. I don’t even know where I would find the time to watch it.
Go ahead and flame me, I know its coming… [V]
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Geez, what's wrong with a little harmless escapism from time to time? It's entertainment. And there's a fair amount of good, informative, and educational programs, too. Also, TV sets can be used for more than just watching broadcast shows. Ever hear of VCRs, DVD players, home movies, or video games?
Do you not go to movies, attend sporting events, pay attention to politics, etc, either? These are all things that TV can bring closer to us to enjoy on our terms.
I don't think TV is something that should be overindulged, but there's nothing wrong with watching it every now and then. All it takes is a little self control. Maybe that's the root of your problem with TV....