Those who were shocked by the Donald Trump tapes must watch very little television, especially the daytime talk shows or the sitcoms. And if they are concerned that the contents of those tapes set a bad example for their children and will corrupt them, they must monitor their children's viewing of TV and their activities on the Internet 24/7. Is what Donald Trump said on the tapes vulgar and crass? Of course! But so is much of what is on TV and the Internet, and vulgar and crass draws large audiences.
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