To the group
I decided to investigate the question about owning and/or watching TV. To that end I asked Rav Google if there’s any Halachic problem associated with TV watching. The only response was from a Rabbi Aron Moss who is a Chabad Rabbi in Sydney Australia. He didn’t mention any prohibition. He simply said that he prefers to avoid the box. There were about fifty follow up comments and none of them mentioned any Halachic issues. I still plan to ask my Rov tonight, but my strong suspicion is that it’s not Halachically prohibited rather it’s against proper Hashgofoh. As to why I don’t follow the prevailing Hashgofoh, that’s my choice, but don’t tell me it’s like eating a cheeseburger. Again, I will speak to my Rov tonight and ask him and then report to the participants.