I just can't see the absolutely intolerable part of TV that causes people to give it up for life. TV is a great way to just relax, take a load off, and give your mind and body a rest after a long day of work. It kills time when you need to, and it can actually teach you about things if you can tolerate watching some dreaded educational television. I learned the basic principles of relativity from watching a show on "the idiot box." Why do so many people think so poorly of it?
People say TV forces advertising down our throat, but if you don't want to watch commercials, you can do something else. TV is a great way for businesses to get their message to potential consumers - no matter how annoying - and these ads are what makes TV possible. I have no problem sitting through ten minutes of commercials while watching an episode of Family Guy or House. In fact, Adult Swim bumps at the beginning and end of commercial segments can be more entertaining that some actual shows.
The bottom line is, TV brings us everything from the news to comedies. It's valuable both as a source of information and entertainment, and as long as it's age appropriate it certainly won't bite.
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