TV programs: Good or bad, overall?

TV programs: Good or bad, overall?

From Republika

The broadcast output of 11 national TV stations enables
viewers to be kept informed of current events, enjoy live
transmissions of football matches and broaden their horizons,
from wildlife to religious duties and from fitness to home
economy.

On the other hand, some programs have negative implications.
For instance, a teenage TV drama featuring high school students
in uniform indicates that maturity is demonstrated by intimate
(sexual) relations, which is certainly misleading.

Another drama flaunts secondary and high school girls wearing
mini and sexy uniforms with accessories, while displaying their
attitudes of hatred, vengeance and hostility toward rivals, to
achieve their personal ambitions. There is a fear that teenagers
may imitate this behavior.

Other programs offer an unrealistic way of facing life by
inviting viewers to befriend spirits of the dead, or feature
female singers or dancers making erotic movements while revealing
sensitive parts of their bodies.

Therefore, I would like to appeal that national TV owners, the
relevant authorities and all parties concerned about cultural and
religious values do something to straighten out our television
shows and limit the raw pursuit of commercial gain.

AYOM BUDI PRABOWO
Sukabumi, West Java