[JohnPlace]

I believe that movies are one of the most powerful forms of art available to the world. They have an ability to communicate a message deeply and specifically, incorporating elements of music, theater, writing, and photography.

I love watching quality, commercial-free movies (the key word being quality) in my dedicated home theater. One benefit of having a TV (or a projector, in my case), is that I get to enjoy great works of art in the privacy of my own home, which is truly uplifting, rejuvenating, and often thought-provoking.

However, if by television we are referring to the standard programming and not the appliance itself, I completely agree! Most TV programming is nothing but a parade of consumerism and fear.

I'm not sure the answer is throwing the baby out with the bathwater. I do enjoy the documentary channel -- lots of very enlightening stuff on there.