I remember how I was glued to CNN during the Gulf War. It seemed like such an important thing at the time. Even the news hasn't redeemed the overall general negative effect of television. I really ought to quit fooling myself by saying otherwise. I ought to just unplug it.
TV is addictive.
Sixty-four percent of Americans say TV has a negative effect on family life, according to Gallup. Because it is a habit. It is more addictive than tobacco or alcohol or pornography. You unplug all the TV sets in your home. You see how you feel.