Question: Do you think the media encourages vilolence? Television, music, books, and video games.  Do they have any affect?

Answer: I think the media will use anything that sells. Unfortunately violence is one of those things that attracts a specific target audience. I can't say that there is a direct encouragement through the media, but over time, when someone indulges in something, consequently, their behavior models that which they have "lost" themselves in.
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