The television was once a device whole families could gather around to share a fun evening together with, but television is starting to depart from "family friendly" shows in favor of adult programming. The question then arises, what can be done to protect children from seeing inappropriate subject matter on TV. Recently, a call for government interference has come about and seems to gaining support, but should the government intervene? Who is accountable for letting children see this material anyway?

The American people put pressure on the big television companies to begin a ratings system on TV shows several years ago. The result was every large station sug

Why people support government interference so vehemently is beyond me. If people don't like what is on TV they shouldn't watch it. Supporting government involvement on any greater plain is unwise. Firstly, it is a violation of first Amendment rights. Like it or not, freedom of speech is crucial in our society. Another reason against it is the probability the government will go too far. The government could easily switch from removing adult content to direct censorship of what can be said.

Therefore government action is not the answer. Restriction methods are available if parents want them. It is up to the parents not the TV, or the government, to raise their kids.

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