When my aged Uncle Mort called the other day, I figured he wanted me to hear his election rants. Instead, he told me his TV has been “muted” since political ads took over most channels several weeks ago. “So far, Maude and I are making it fine, particularly if we remember to wear blinders atop our masks when we go to town,” he said. “We don’t look right or left – eyes glued to the road ahead – thus spared viewing ugly yard signs and billboards.” I winced in general agreement, and may resort to TV “muting” – or even “offng” – ...