(My posts deals mainly with the first and second prompt questions)
I'm not the kind of person who gets satisfaction by watching TV for 8 or 9 hours straight. That's just obsessive. Nonetheless, I do think television does has its place in society. It's opened up a wide variety of entertainment options. It can also be said that some tv programs are more valuable than others.
I think TV is important for providing people with coverage of important events or broadcasts. Among these I would include News Channels, Sports Events, Movies, Music, and some educational or self-improvement programs like those on Health or Environmental Channels. These all provide certain social or educational benefits when viewed in moderation. After all, a billion hours of anything is bad to some degree.
Where I think we as a society go overboard is in the realm of sitcoms and 'reality' tv. In any system, there is needless fat that can be cut off to improve the health of that system. In tv, that fat is embodied by shows like "Jersey Shore". Not meant to offend any fans, but that garbage is a complete waste of time. I have a hard time thinking of any positives except for the occasional laugh at a rude joke.
I don't think tv is a bad thing, but it needs to be incorporated sensibly into one's daily life.
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