You Are What You Watch

Crime has become the pastime of America. We now have channels dedicated to giving us all the breaking news on horrendous acts soon after they are committed. TV sitcoms now revolve around the idea of crimes and murder investigations. When our parents were young and even when some of us were young, the TV shows that were family comedies far outnumbered those that were about crime and violence. But now, if we turn on the television almost every channel has a show like CSI or Law & Order airing at all hours of the day. Don’t get me wrong, I am as guilty as the next person for watching these shows. However, I think that television has glamorized crime and criminals. Many criminals get put into the spotlight during their trials and many of them get enjoyment from it. As far as Jodi Arias, I don’t exactly understand why she was such a media sensation except for how completely bizarre the case was. She was not like some other defendants. She was charismatic and charming and enjoyable to listen to. I remember watching bits and pieces of the trail when it was live on television. After a matter of minutes, I was never happier about the fact that I was at home and could turn the channel to escape her. No wonder that a number of jurors didn’t make it through the entire trail, I don’t know if I could have listened to Jodi’s testimony for one day let alone eighteen. It also angers me that they allowed her to continue to claim self-defense when the man she murdered was naked and wet. Did she ever think of just getting in her car and driving away? I doubt he could have caught up with her in the time he dried off and put on some clothes.