Assertions on the Omnipresent Box

            In his statement on Television taken from, “The Argument Against Television” Trueby takes a negative but questioning tone. He does express his distaste for television, but also leads his reader to ask themselves the question of whether the television has as strong a hold on their life and the statement suggests it does. After evaluating this my self I have formes my opinion on his statement.

The statement by Trueby is mostly true. Some people today spend too much time watching TV. In the sentence he uses the word omnipotent. This means ever-present, in some ways televisions are always there. They are found in our bedrooms in our dr. offices, in our cars and in our gyms.

But what the author forgets is the is peoples right to turn off the TV. Adults are informed enough to know what they are watching and how much is too much. If they pass a healthy limit it is their choice to do so. Children on the other hand are not as qualified to make their own decisions. This is why parents should monitor and guide their children through what are appropriate watching habits. If children are not taught this they can grow up in a world revolving around television, much as what we are experiencing today.

            What Trueby also fails to realize is the value of the TV media. Television is a huge industry creating thousands of jobs for Americans. This does not excuse the violence and other inappropriate subjects found on television but it does help the economy. The amount money made through television is staggering.

            I agree with the tone Trubey takes in his quote. That television is something Americans should be skeptical of. Although we all enjoy turning off our brains for and hour of so after a hard days work, the question is how could our time be better spent.

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