I posted a posting here when Dexter first came on the air. I said I did not like the show and did not think it should be on the air and that someone would think Dexter was a hero and want to be like him.
See: Did the TV show Dexter drive Indiana teen to kill his brother?
""…inspried by the serial killer…he wanted to like the serial killer in the TV show 'Dexter'…"
See: Andrew Conley Says He was Inspired by 'Dexter' to Strangle Brother
"…An Indiana teen who has allegedly admitted strangling his little brother likened the murder to satisfying a craving for a hamburger and told authorities he was inspired by the television series 'Dexter.'…"
See: 'Dexter made me do it': Teenager who murdered brother, 10, claimes he was inspired by hit TV show
"…This is the second murder that was allegedly inspired by Dexter.
In 2008, a 29-year-old Canadian man Mark Twitchell mimicked a story line from the drama when he allegedly killed 39-year-old Johnny Altinger…"
Now we do not want censorship by the government but I do think the ShowTime and other networks should have standards other than making a profit. But the only way they will not show crap like this is if good decent people do not watch it.
I should note that I have family members that love this show. I am not one of them.
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