Video Games to TV

In addition to the gore of video games I have found another source of crime and gore that is quite appealing to many. All of the crime shows that are on TV today seem to be quite a hit. CSI alone has several different series. NCIS, 48 Hours Mystery, Cold Case, Without a Trace, the First 48 and so on. I am noticing a trend here, a fascination with violence. It is amazing to me in a country that prides itself on freedom and peace that violence would be so popular in multiple outlets. Now I must say some of these shows can be interesting to try and play detective and solve the case, but bottom line they are presenting a case of violence and ultimately death. Maybe it's because there is daily violence in other countries that the United States does not experience that leaves Americans feeling cheated. Maybe Americans just want to add some excitement to their lives. Or maybe they are just curiuos about police work. Whatever it is, it seems like the fascination is just getting larger and more widespread. It makes me nervous to think what will happen several years from now if this "addiction" continues at the rate it is now. Either there will be an over-population or criminals or cops, I would prefer the latter. Whichever it is, I think it is interesting that these crime related games and shows are so popular and have been for some time now.