Have you looked up actual statistics about this, Ann? Or are you just going off of various stories you've heard about/read?

If we are going to have intellectual conversations like this then you need to have actual statistics (and a source) to back up your statements. It's just good debate form. You make a claim, then you present evidence to support it. If you have no proof, then it's just an opinion.

Thanks to Cat for my rockin' avatar!
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(About Lois & Clark)
Perry: Son, you just hit the bulls eye. It's like we're supporting characters in some TV show and it's only about them.
Jimmy: Yeah! It's like all we do is advance their plots.
Perry: To tell you the truth, I'm sick of it.
Jimmy: Man, me too!