So apparently the Parents Television Council thinks that The Walking Dead is too violent. Do I really need to take time out of my day to address this? Is it really necessary to walk through some basic parenting principles with a council literally dedicated to parenting? Really?

Fine!

Listen up, PTC. If you don’t like the violence, simply don’t watch the show. If you don’t want little Jimmy to see graphic content, don’t let Jimmy watch the show. If you don’t want to support the show, don’t give it ratings. Instead of constantly complaining, just be a parent and control what your kids watch.

You have every right to not watch The Walking Dead, or any show you find too violent. However, you don’t have the right to interfere with the show for those of us who choose to watch it. Why is it that some people feel the need to get involved in everyone else’s choices? The solution is straightforward: turn off the TV or change the channel.

If you want to pick which channels come into your home, that is your decision. But please understand, there is nothing that justifies removing the show or channel for everyone else. It would be far better to focus on managing your own viewing habits and let others do the same.

The bottom line is simple:

IF YOU DON’T LIKE THE SHOW, THEN DON’T WATCH IT!