I think it is an extremely complicated method to blame the media for all violence. The person who commits violent acts chooses to commit those acts. The acceptability of the violent act is altered by the influence and reach of the media regarding the violence. Each view provides only a glimpse of how much media-driven violence is alleged to occur in the world today. I am not an extremist one way or another, however I partially believe the research that has been done regarding the media and violence. I think there is little objectivity or reason to not commit violent acts, when violence is normal for a person. The media is everywhere and I feel that yes the media does have an effect on the violence they "contribute", however I don't think they can be blamed for the