I am writing in connection with Serena Johnson’s article “Why TV is bad for us?” which appeared in the last issue of your newspaper. I have to say I totally disagree with some things Ms Johnson wrote about.
First of all, Mrs Johnson believes that all the programs broadcast on TV make the viewers lazy. In my opinion it is complete nonsense. Of course, there are programs which are meant for passive viewers, but there are a lot of programs which can stimulate people to try new things, like new sports, hobbies or interests.
Next, the article suggests that TV often gives us a trivial version of the news. In my opinion it is a biased point of view. I think that some documentaries are on a very high level. Moreover, they present different opinions and teach us a lot about the world.
In the next section journalist says that we do not use our brains when we watch TV. This is absolutely wrong. There are programmes which require knowledge from the viewers. They get fascinated with the topic covered in the programme, so they study it deeply.
Finally, Mrs Johnson suggests that TV teaches young people that violence is always the best answer. As I see it, her opinion is only partly true. Well, there is violence present in TV programmes. However, most programmes teach young people tolerance and show them how to solve problems in other ways.
I wonder what other readers think about this issue.
Dear Madam,
I am writing in connection with Serena Johnson’s article “Why TV is bad for us?” which appeared in the last issue of your newspaper. I have to say I totally disagree with some things Ms Johnson wrote about.
First of all, Mrs Johnson believes that all the programs broadcast on TV make the viewers lazy. In my opinion it is complete nonsense. Of course, there are programs which are meant for passive viewers, but there are a lot of programs which can stimulate people to try new things, like new sports, hobbies or interests.
Next, the article suggests that TV often gives us a trivial version of the news. In my opinion it is a biased point of view. I think that some documentaries are on a very high level. Moreover, they present different opinions and teach us a lot about the world.
In the next section journalist says that we do not use our brains when we watch TV. This is absolutely wrong. There are programmes which require knowledge from the viewers. They get fascinated with the topic covered in the programme, so they study it deeply.
Finally, Mrs Johnson suggests that TV teaches young people that violence is always the best answer. As I see it, her opinion is only partly true. Well, there is violence present in TV programmes. However, most programmes teach young people tolerance and show them how to solve problems in other ways.
I wonder what other readers think about this issue.
Yours faithfully,
XYZ