Listing ideas: Violence on television

• Violence on television is becoming more prevalent on network and cable TV.
• Fictional stories often use murder and crime to develop their plots.
• Does onscreen violence make people less sensitive to real-life tragedies?
• Many shows that depict graphic violence have good weekly ratings.
• Congress and the FCC have investigated whether the government should put restrictions on television and movie violence.
• Children might be traumatized by exposure to gore and brutality in the media.
• The TV Parental Guidelines were instituted to help parents recognize which shows might not be suitable for children.
• Is it ethical for the government to regulate television and movie violence? What about freedom of speech?

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