examples of violence we are bombarded with in our everyday lives. Media

exposes it to us through television, radio, video games, magazines, billboards

and movies. We see it everywhere we go. Violence is in our homes, our

schools. It is in the morning news, history class, even in the Saturday morning

cartoons. Society promotes violence through martial arts classes, the readily

available weaponry, and patriotic slogans of war. Why, do you ask? If we as a

society are seemingly against violence, why is it everywhere we turn? Because

we, as a nation, are addicted to violence.

Some of the most popular shows on television include Law and Order,

E.R., Reality Television such as "Real T.V," and almost all cartoons. All of which

draw most of their attention because of the action and drama. The most popular

and long running show on television could be said to be "The Simpsons" by Matt

Groening. "The Simpsons" is a cartoon family living in an average

neighborhood with the average two point five children, a cat and a dog.

However, it's the comedic situations and witty politi

exactly what draws us to this cartoon, and many like it. Where is the drama in

December, video games revenued at a total of around $10 billion. With an

the killings at Columbine High School! According to the New York times last

Another common scene on "The Simpsons" is Homer, the father, getting angry at

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