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Entry: Free Speech and Filters Link: http://www.takimag.com/site/article/free_speech_and_filters#1292 Post contents: I have never been able to understand the concern that the mass media is pumping moral sewage into our minds. There is a very simple way to avoid this. Do not listen to the cretins, and do not patronize the advertisers behind this swill. I have not seen a movie in years. I have yet to notice any negative effects. I very seldom watch television. When I was staying at a B&B some years back, I had cable and a small television. After spending some time trying to find something worthwhile to watch, I discovered EWTN. Now, happily back in my own house, the only television in my quarters is a 5 inch set, that is not hooked up and sits on the floor gathering dust. My parents watch what little is available via rabbit ears, which is golf, Jeopardy and NASCAR. We have discussed getting cable and decided not to do so. Yet I have friends who must be wired into this garbage 24/7. They are the worse for it. I enjoy hobbies, friends, family, reading and surfing the internet. I never had any withdrawal symptoms for leaving the MSM. Consequently, I do not understand the efforts like this posting which gets all bent out of shape over the lack of morals in the entertainment media. It is not necessary. If enough other people ignored it, it would go away. What Mr. Weyrich ought to be discussing is that the "enlightenment" always seeks the lowest common denominator. Capitalism, unchecked by Christian morality soon aims at the gutter and drags its customers into less than moral thoughts and actions because it is based on avarice as its lowest common denominator. But, without a market for swill, things change for the better. If radio, satellite, television and movies are disgusting, shut the damned things off and go read a good book. If you do so, you are much better off. If enough people did so, the problem would solve itself Sent at: 2009 01 07