Freaks and Geeks

[kempermentor]

> > Susan:
> > I repeated my request loudly (but courteously) several times, and 
> > eventually the manager turned it off. 
> > He seemed unable to understand my objections (there were children 
> > down to age four in the store).
> > Am I out of step? Wrong? Does anyone else think this kind of 
> > stuff is unsuitable for children?
> 
> Potioncat:
> I'm with Susan on this one. I feel that anything that is broadcast in 
> an area should be appropriate for everyone who would reasonably be 
> there. That is, child friendly if families would be expected. I don't 
> know anything about the show itself. When you go to the movies, the 
> previews are supposed to be rated "for everyone." You would think a 
> video store would do the same.

Kemper now:
Anybody can go into a video store, so should the only thing being
played be rated TV-Y, TV-G or G?

I'm not saying that 'Sex in the City' or 'New Jack City' should be
allowed to play.  

Where is the line?  

And if somethings are allowed at TV-Y7 or TV-PG, why would 'Fairly Odd
Parents', which is rated TV-Y and seems to set parents as morons, or
'Kid Nation', which is rated TV-PG and exploits children for
advertising dollars, be ok to watch?

Maybe shows should be played based on moral enrichment, like 'Freaks
and Geeks'.  ... I think my problem is that the situation as presented
seems to embrace ignorance though censorship before seeking knowledge:
guilty until proven innocent.  

Kemper