Offensive television show? Turn it off

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Updated: February 26, 2012 8:06AM

I read the Dec. 22 editorial “Rev. Pfleger not only one bashing trashy TV” about Pfleger’s disappointment with the TV program “The Bachelor” because it degrades women. Pfleger is entitled to his opinion, but there is probably not a single program on TV today that does not offend or upset somebody. Whether it is a comedy, a cartoon, a reality show, crime drama or even a documentary, somebody will find its content offensive in some way.

In fact, many shows now have a warning that informs the audience that there will be disturbing or otherwise offensive content.

In any case, is the answer to run to the federal government or the Supreme Court to regulate the content of these programs? There is a much easier solution. Change the channel or turn off the television.

Jeff Pabst, Hanover Park

Obama supports Israel

President Barack Obama has certainly earned the pro-Israel vote in 2012, as pointed out by the op-ed writer Steve Sheffey [“Obama, by his actions, has earned the pro-Israel vote,” Jan. 14)], but he has earned it through more than just his military assistance to Israel.

While this support for Israel is vitally important, his commitment to the two-state solution is also key in earning him the backing of the pro-Israel community. In advocating for two states based on the 1967 borders with mutually agreed upon land swaps, President Obama has shown a long-term commitment to Israel as the democratic, Jewish homeland. In today’s world, military and economic aid are no longer sufficient to earn a candidate the title “pro-Israel.” Through the combination of material support and a commitment to two states, Obama has shown himself to be the most pro-Israel candidate in the presidential race.

Michael Yates,

Near North Side

Newt vs. family values

I find it ironic that Newt Gingrich won the South Carolina GOP presidential primary on Saturday in a conservative Southern state, where one would think strong morals and family values must be of the highest standards in deciding who should win their primary.

Yet they voted for someone who has cheated on his wife and supposedly asked for an open marriage. I don’t know what the voters in South Carolina were thinking.

Maybe it was Gingrich’s subtle racist comments that put him in their good graces. The Republican field is a mess.

Kyle Buzzard,

Frankfort