Sometimes there is such a simple solution to a problem people overlook it. This is one of these situations. Parents assail R-rated TV. If you don't like what's on TV, throw the damn thing out. There, simple solution. But if you insist on using the idiot box to babysit your kids, don't bitch. If you don't like what cable offers, get rid of your cable and go to over the air programming. The consumer has the ultimate choice here and government action is not necessary.
I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book. Groucho Marx