Breaking Bad is one of the most popular series on television. It's the story of teacher who becomes a major force in the methamphetamine market. I've never watched the show, but critics say it is well done. It has received a number of awards.
A toy company recently decided to make action figures of the main characters in the series. The model of the main character, Walter White comes complete with a gun and a duffle-bag full of money and blue crystals.
At first the dope dealing dolls were carried by Toys-R-Us, but after a petition stirred up negative publicity, they pulled them from their shelves. I'm not sure if it is the official version, or a bad Breaking Bad toy, but I found Walter and Jesse, complete with hazmat suits, on Ebay.
At first, like the Florida mom who started the petition drive to get Toys-R-Us to stop selling the dolls, I was upset with the retailer. After I thought about it a while my thinking began to shift. I still don't think it is a good idea, on any level, for a retailer to sell such a product. However a bigger question began to loom in my mind. Instead of asking, "Why would anyone sell that?" I began to ask, "Why would anybody buy such a thing?" Especially, "Why would any parent buy such a thing for their child?"
Dad, Mom, retailers aren't responsible for the spiritual, ethical, moral health of your children. You are.
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