Despite the growing public unease about violence on television, most broadcasters insist that they are merely providing the type of entertainment that viewers want. Alone 2 . In both the original and the sequel, the boy is forced to defend himself against two incompetent burglars. Indeed, the broadcasters argue that the Canadian public, rather than the federal government, possesses the power to stop violent programming. If enough viewers don't watch it, it will disappear in a second.
Nothing speaks louder to producers and distributors.
People sign a petition, look to government to salve their conscience, then go home and watch the stuff.