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The Southeast Missourian asked, "What do you think of the "V-chip" that would be placed in new television sets that would block violent or sexually explicit programs?"

Lisa Motley: "If someone wants to control what their children are going to watch on television, they have to make the ground rules. A V-chip would not help me. I would control the TV by turning it off.

Helen Proffer: "I think it would be useful, if that's the only way parents have to control what their children watch. It would be better for parents to pay attention to their children and know what they are watching."

Joel Philipps: "Everyone should have the choice of what they have on their television. I think it would be helpful for people who have children so they could control what the children watched."

Agnes Boitnott: "It would be a good thing. I think we should control what we watch on TV, especially with children. I think there is too much violence and sex on TV."

Donna Cook: "It sounds good in theory, but if parents are doing what they are supposed to. ... We are our own V-chip, aren't we? However, it would be an option when you are not there to supervise your children."