Swingtown??

[Lauri101]

I love this show - it's all about my teenage-hood! The music, clothing, home decor - even the angst is all vintage.

The sex scenes are no more graphic than Desparate Housewives, or numerous other 9PM dramas. I've been continually surprised that it has survived this long, but grateful.

At least no one has hit Kernhart's Law yet!

[FritterGirl]

I've always thought it is a weak argument to say, 'if you don' t like it turn the channel'. For those who take this point of view I doubt seriously that if your next door neighbors were hosting gang type activities and throwing trash in your yard that you would just pull down the blinds and choose not to deal with it. It seems very lazy and somewhat irresponsible to think that a community has no responsiblity to set some kind of community standards. Question: would televising executions or live sex shows be acceptable through our local stations?

Your're refuting what you are calling our weak argument with one even more weak.

My neighbors' throwing trash in the yard affects me in that the trash is unsightly in our neighborhood and some of the trash may blow in our own yard, and/or attract vermin or other animals that we do not want around. Nor only that, but it's an offense worthy of a ticket.

My neighbors' hosting gang-type activities? Pretty obvious, since those involve things that are criminal in nature, and it's likely those activities would somehow affect me.

If my neighbor were having a swingers party, or involved in "the lifestyle," as it were, who am I to be able to tell that from any other party? Unless I go peeking about their bedroom window to find out what they are up to, or unless they are hosting an orgy in their front yard, or in plain view of my windows, it's likely I wouldn't know what they were up to.

So my argument still stands. If you don't like it, change the channel. Afterall, the parents should be the PRIMARY moral police and filter of their children.

Or, better yet, use it as a learning opportunity with your children. Explain to them this is a lifestyle that was espoused by many people during the sexual revolution of the late 60s and early 70s. Let them know that yes, such a "lifestyle" still exists today, and while your family doesn't find it acceptable, it is still a thread in the fabric of our society. Most of all, talk to them about the moral and social implications that such decisions may cause in the family (of course some couples claimed it has "freed" and even "deepened" their relationships, so take that for what it's worth.

As for executions and other things, no those should not be broadcast because they are too graphic. While the SUBJECT MATTER of this show may be controversial, the show itself , or what I've seen of it, really hasn't shown anything overly scandalous. I've seen much worse on lousy soap operas. And, as someone else has said, the show is about much more than just "swinging," although that is a major theme.

[Luke]

It's all subjective. 10 years ago that wouldn't have made it on TV.

In 10 years, perhaps pedophilia will be the new craze on TV.

Again, if there is a market for something and advertisers will pay for it, then it will be shown. If people won't watch it, the advertisers won't pay for it.

Again, supply and demand.

If Christians wouldn't be so reactive and instead be proactive, then we may see some real changes.

[buckt]

If Christians wouldn't be so reactive and instead be proactive, then we may see some real changes.

Great. Why not give a couple of examples of how Christians can be proactive? Was Jesus proactive? John the Baptist?

[kevinpate]

nah, but they did make a whale of a pro-am duo