Social effects of TV violence

Madam, - The public's acceptance of violence as part of their entertainment reflects the society in which we find ourselves

Madam, - The public's acceptance of violence as part of their entertainment reflects the society in which we find ourselves. We are in danger of having our senses blunted through frequent exposure to something that should be abhorrent to us.

I believe that James Fryar (September 23rd) distorts the thrust of Terry Gillespie's campaign (September 20th) by focusing solely on homicide - violence that results in intimidation, terror and serious permanent injury is unfortunately extremely prevalent.

Cartoons should also be targeted, as they contain a great deal of violence, and children watch these by the hour at a very formative age.

I am disappointed, but not surprised, that Terry Gillespie received a negative response from RTE, TV3, and the BBC. But the attitude of TG4 is encouraging - perhaps they could be asked to do a "solo run", and blaze a pioneering trail by dedicating a day to non-violence?

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I hope Mr Gillespie will not become discouraged, and will keep pressure on the other TV stations. In the meantime, the topic should be kept before the public through the written media. - Yours, etc,

GILLIAN ARMSTRONG,

Bass Place,

Dublin 2.