Mayhem: Violence as Public EntertainmentWhat is the effect of long term media violence on our national character? Do we want four year olds watching slasher films? Who should decide? While almost everyone has a strong opinion about the profusion of violence in film, TV, video games, and on line paralysis sets in when it comes to action. The issue is seen as a hopeless standoff between free speech and preserving public morality. In Mayhem, Sissela Bok reframes the issue. She shows us that we