Why Shielding Kids From Violent TV Isn’t Congress’ Job

“This week, Congress will once again consider what to do about the perceived threat to children from television violence,” Laurence H. Tribe writes. “Even the staunchest critics of TV violence must concede that only certain depictions cause real concern. But letting government decide which depictions threaten children’s welfare (and therefore should be labeled or otherwise restricted or segregated) is both unconstitutional and unwise.”