Some people say that violence in the media promotes violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

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It is widely argued that the portrayal of violence in the media contributes to increased aggression in society. While this concern is understandable, I firmly disagree with the view that media violence is a significant cause of societal violence.