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Mass Mediated Violence I think that the media have little to do with the increase in violence. Too many people try to place the blame of their actions on someone or something else. I think that there are several steps that should be taken to eliminate violence. Factors that are to blame for violence are parents roles in their children's lives and personal responsibility. Consequences should be more effectively carried out. Alternatives to violence should …

…responsible behavior this would eliminate the problem of violence. If people are shown other methods of self-discipline this would also eliminate violence. Media are forms of entertainment and are not meant to be an example of real human conduct. They are an escape from reality. People need to start taking the blame for their own actions and stop blaming it on the media. The media are not forcing consumers to act violently and commit crimes