Dear Editor,
I write this letter with great concern about the introduction of various series of shows on one of our local television stations. Of particular concern are the following: Scandal, Davinci's demons, Hollywood Heights, and Hotel Babylon to name a few. The aforementioned aired series not only have common themes of sexual matters and/or violence, but also repeatedly include explicit scenes of violence, sexual immorality as well as expletives.
The broadcasting of these series of shows are not only introducing yet another factor in degrading the moral values of this country, but are also in violation of the Broadcasting Regulations specifically, Regulation 30 (d) of the Television and Sound Broadcasting Regulations which provides that "no licensee shall permit to be transmitted any indecent or profane matter ...".
Regulation 30 (I) is also in breach, which provides that no licensee shall transmit "any portrayal of violence which offends against good taste, decency or public morality.”
I am calling out to the broadcasters to be mindful of the powerful effect the media has on society, particularly on our children, and this effect can either be for the good or for the bad. We need to remember that the human mind is very impressionable, and many children and youth in our society are virtually ‘brought up’ by the television — and the movie/series stars are the ones whom they emulate.
So, when the media chooses to broadcast shows with explicit sexual content, violence or other evil influences, they are adding yet another lure for greater moral degeneration in our society. The media of today seems to believe that sex and violence are what constitute entertainment. We need to wake up and realise that we are reaping what we sow. If we continue to feed our society’s minds with sex and violence as being entertaining, even in the music we play, our moral situation will continue to decline, and the next generation will not know how to appreciate a clean entertainment.
The media has the responsibility to all Jamaicans to ensure that the shows selected for airing will not have a negative effect on the minds of those who view the programmes, particularly the young and vulnerable minds of our children. The value system of our society is already in the dumps. Let us not make it worse. I Implore the Broadcasting Commission to examine and withdraw the aforementioned programmes and any others that fit the descriptions and find other shows that are more wholesome to the family.
Cristiana Fiel
Christ.the.1way@gmail.com
I write this letter with great concern about the introduction of various series of shows on one of our local television stations. Of particular concern are the following: Scandal, Davinci's demons, Hollywood Heights, and Hotel Babylon to name a few. The aforementioned aired series not only have common themes of sexual matters and/or violence, but also repeatedly include explicit scenes of violence, sexual immorality as well as expletives.
The broadcasting of these series of shows are not only introducing yet another factor in degrading the moral values of this country, but are also in violation of the Broadcasting Regulations specifically, Regulation 30 (d) of the Television and Sound Broadcasting Regulations which provides that "no licensee shall permit to be transmitted any indecent or profane matter ...".
Regulation 30 (I) is also in breach, which provides that no licensee shall transmit "any portrayal of violence which offends against good taste, decency or public morality.”
I am calling out to the broadcasters to be mindful of the powerful effect the media has on society, particularly on our children, and this effect can either be for the good or for the bad. We need to remember that the human mind is very impressionable, and many children and youth in our society are virtually ‘brought up’ by the television — and the movie/series stars are the ones whom they emulate.
So, when the media chooses to broadcast shows with explicit sexual content, violence or other evil influences, they are adding yet another lure for greater moral degeneration in our society. The media of today seems to believe that sex and violence are what constitute entertainment. We need to wake up and realise that we are reaping what we sow. If we continue to feed our society’s minds with sex and violence as being entertaining, even in the music we play, our moral situation will continue to decline, and the next generation will not know how to appreciate a clean entertainment.
The media has the responsibility to all Jamaicans to ensure that the shows selected for airing will not have a negative effect on the minds of those who view the programmes, particularly the young and vulnerable minds of our children. The value system of our society is already in the dumps. Let us not make it worse. I Implore the Broadcasting Commission to examine and withdraw the aforementioned programmes and any others that fit the descriptions and find other shows that are more wholesome to the family.
Cristiana Fiel
Christ.the.1way@gmail.com