ABSTRACT
S ome years ago, a solicitation letter (i.e., junk mail) arrived in the mail asking for money to “clean up television.” I strongly agree that there’s much on TV that I would like to see changed, but my list would be to eliminate stupid reality shows and vapid local news programs. This letter had a different focus, though. Attached to the donation card was an “official poll” asking the following questions and expecting only a yes or no answer:
• Are you in favor of cable television now bringing hard-core pornography into your living rooms?
