My wife would certainly agree with you on the first (if you broadened it out to be gender neutral . I must say haven’t yet encountered this – but I think I’d vote for this to go in.

On the second I (or perhaps Mr Merton) would argue that those stupid enough to take part lose what they deserve. On the other hand there is a duty to protect the vulnerable from themselves… in the balance, but they annoy me too, so “in they go”.

I too hate reality TV, but is it reasonable to ban something that undeniably does give some people the mindless entertainment they think they desire. I must confess I don’t watch them, but I do (in passing) enjoy the fallout when they make fools of themselves. Perhaps restrictions on the quantity rather than a ban? Also, aren’t they the TV equivalent of a blog…? So I don’t think these should go in, you’ll have to take them home – perhaps even make one yourself.

Well, from what I’ve read of you, the world certainly wouldn’t be in a worse state… don’t know whether I would be quite prepared to sacrifice all my freedoms though – so with the previso that you let everyone else be overlord too that can go in.

I have no idea about the last one as I don’t do football – but surely it would be covered by the previous as they sound like they’re not making the same decisions you would. So, definitely send them in.