1. Why is the televised violence of sports and TV news ignored while violent fictional shows are condemned, according to David Link? In the author’s opinion, what important element or elements does fictional violence possess that nonfiction news does not? Do you agree or disagree with his analysis? Why?
2. What word would you use to characterize the general tenor of James Bowman’s article? Serious? Sarcastic? Frivolous? Angry? Does the article’s tone add to or detract from the persuasiveness of Bowman’s arguments? Explain, using passages from the viewpoint.
3. Both Link and Bowman compare contemporary media violence with the often violent plays of the ancient Greeks. What similarities or differences does each author point out in making his comparison? Which author do you believe makes his argument more effectively? Explain.
4. Craig Fischer gives one particular perspective of the political context in...