I think as a culture, we don't like conflict or looking at icky stuff - especially in our downtime.
In Bosnia, little children shot in the head by a guy who thinks it's okay to aim his gun at a child.
I read and watch movies. I can't go to the movie theater much anymore, though, because I get recognized. It's worse sometimes if I wear a costume and try not to get recognized. I watch most of my films on airplanes.