Change more than half-time show
With all of the jokes and comments being made about Sunday's Super Bowl half-time show, I just have to comment.
First of all, I thought the whole show left much to be desired. When my teams aren't playing, I'm the type of fan who watches the Super Bowl for the commercials and the entertainment value. So, I've seen a lot of these pre-game and half-time shows.
In the past few years, I've noticed a steady decline in quality of the half-time entertainment — not the type of music but the sound and production quality of the event. This year, not only was the quality of the production waning, but I got tired of the inappropriate gestures and stage theatrics of the entertainers.
I know, I know, I'm middle-aged and don't understand the younger generation which may be true. Eventually, enough has got to be enough.
Now the Federal Communications Commission wants a thorough investigation of the Janet Jackson-Justin Timberlake incident.
Give me a break.
Why doesn't the FCC investigate prime time shows that do nothing more than exploit adult situations for 30 to 60 minutes?
Why doesn't the FCC investigate the music channels that show sex and violence in the videos at 8 a.m. daily?
Why doesn't the FCC investigate the radio talk shows that discuss (and condone) the antics of out-of-control adults?
I don't get it. We should get this upset about what our children and grandchildren are viewing and hearing every day and evening.
We should get this upset about the content of video games and access our children have to adult Internet sites.
If we really want to get to the heart of society's problems, it's the fact that we get bent out of shape about one incident and close our eyes to everyday influences shaping our youth.
— SUSAN BERG
