Cencorship in Society

the regulation of profanity in the United States.

Adults are formed through the experiences of their childhoods. The way a person acts and speaks is often determined by what they were around at a young age. When a parent uses

Profanities exist in all facets of our society and are depleting us of morals. Many parents are failing to teach their children the importance of proper behavior and respectable language. This is an uncontrollable problem that is being assisted by the profanity. It is our nation's responsibility to set a moral example for our children. If, as a nation, we fail to do this for our children, then we must be prepared to face the consequences. One of the consequences may be that our children will never know the correct form of language, or true respect. Morals may just be something of the past. If this occurs, then our society will be in turmoil.

Profanity has even reached the world of video games. In the past, video games were slow, with graphics and sound that were very simple and innocent. However, with the invention of CD ROM, games' graphics and sound are very clear and crisp. This opens the door for sexual games with both nudity and profanity. To combat this problem the Software Publishers Association has devised a rating system for computer games. The manufacturer will have to put labels on their games that will include ones for violence, sex and nudity, and profanity (Golanski 58).

Profanity has even affected how many people play and look at sports. The cameramen at sporting events have increasingly focused in on athletes who, after failing in some way, go into a tirade of profanity. Even though the language is inaudible, the words can easily be interpreted and found to be offensive. Children who watch these tirades on television have a tendency to imitate their favorite star's actions if they are frustrated when competing (Montville 98). Sports star Thurman Thomas, running back for the Buffalo Bills allegedly had a profanity-laced outburst at four young boys who asked him for his autograph. Although he denies the accusations, he was heard at a press conferenc

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