Media content has been a key debate topic in the aftermath of recent school-yard massacres. President Clinton used the issue to spin some of his own positive public relations. On August 17, he announced anti-violence ads targeted at school children. Two days after the Littleton tragedy, President Clinton addressed a group of teens about media's link to violence. Needless to say, we can't rely on Washington with this issue.
Citizens have the power to influence changes.
In fact, a group of key companies is influencing the WB network to produce more family-friendly shows. Although these companies advocate clean entertainment, they will not discontinue advertising on offensive shows. We must urge major companies to withhold advertising on offensive shows and encourage TV networks to stop airing them. Joan Van Ark. Pro-family activists are not the only group targeting Hollywood.