" i do think that it is possible that viewing violence could make it more likely that a person will violently offend.

i don't think that violent offences would stop completely if society stopped condoning violent tv, sports, pictures, video games etc.

i do think that violent offences would reduce in number if society stopped condoning violent tv, sports, pictures, video games etc."

I Agree...equate it to the billions spent on advertising...The dollar figure is staggering regarding 30 seconds to convince us to take certain actions...buy now...you need firm whatever...etc...etc...anyone who thinks that viewing TV doesn't produce some kind of effect on people...probably should let the billion dollar advertisers know they are wasting all that money...