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In a world of Nielson ratings and demographics, it’s hard not to loath the fact that television is so vile. The foremost signs of the impending apocalypse are on CNN everyday–Tom-Kat, Brittany, and Lohan. They celebrate the worst elements of society, divorcing families (Hogan’s), bad parenting (Nanny shows), and pure unadulterated gluttony (Meet the Kardashian’s). Why are these influences in our homes and around our children? Sadly, this cultural perversion is one we truly enjoy.

After spending millions of dollars on focus groups, it was discovered that only a small minority can enjoy intelligent television, but everyone can enjoy something stupid. It almost defies logic, but as I watch the television, I find myself stopping on behaviors and actions I hate. It’s so hard not to stare at the train wreck, and I crave the evil to the point of curiosity.

Television no longer respects its moral obligation to society. It has become the bad kid on the block that hangs out with your son everyday, slowly teaching him to emulate what’s wrong with this world. I am not questioning the right to put things like that on television, I’m witnessing the debauchery throughout society as a result of these shows, and it’s obvious action needs to be taken.

Just because statistics tell the focus groups we like to watch all types of arguing, sex, and utter idiocy, doesn’t mean broadcasters should spend billions to gorge us with it. The broadcasters are like the parents who can’t slap the hand of their obese 110lb three year old grabbing his twelfth Oreo. We do not watch television in moderation and it is the catalyst molding this materialistic society.

I live in Orange County, California and we revel in our own blasphemies. Without the perversion of television, would we still care about expensive cars and plastic surgeries, or would we read books and build stronger relations with our loved ones?

By accident, I began the NO TELEVISION experiment a couple months ago, after not paying my cable bill, and the production value in my life skyrocketed. I have more energy. I’m losing weight, and I’m writing more—and these are just the physical effects. Mentally, I am no longer witness to the temptation of the constant depravity.

I challenge you to liberate yourself with an experience you probably have never tried: NO TELEVISION for one month. It starts with you to become a better person, and this is a very viable option. Don’t miss your chance to save forty bucks this month by abandoning the brainwashing peer pressure of constant immorality.