Television Censorship
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Television Censorship
Television is a very important part of the American society today. It is estimated that "the average American watches up to 6.75 hours of television daily"(Flahey 35). But does something that is such an influence on the American society need to be censored? Chambers' English Dictionary defines Censorship as "the authorization to examine books, films, television, or other material and remove or suppress what is considered objectionable" (50). When anything goes through a process of censorship, a committee reviews it and deems it acceptable or unacceptable for the common viewer. Censoring television is an unnecessary and unconstitutional way of controlling what people see.
Many people for the censorship of television argue the point that media shapes society. This means that the way people in society act today is a direct result of what they observe on television. Also argued, is that TV provides a small number of role models and children who view these programs will act poorly towards others, just as they have seen on television...