... exceptions set fourth by the Supreme Court. One such lawsuit was filed against the band Slayer. The suit was initially filed in 1996 when three boys murdered 15-year-old Elyse Pahler in Arroyo Grande. The three boys allegedly claimed that the murder was inspired by Slayer's lyrics; however, in Thom Geier's article, "Facing The Music," one of the three boys ... of the victim filed a suit anyway, claiming that Slayer's lyrics were the cause of the murder and that their music was marketed towards children. Slayer initially won the case; however, Elyse's parents have filed two failed appeal...

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... has not issued a clear-cut ruling on the 2nd Amendments rights, a decision made in 1992 said the conservative majority stated, "Making a firearm without approval may be subject to criminal sanction"(Sewell). Firearms have been part of the American tradition as protection and as a means of hunting or sport. There has been a fast and steady increase in crime and the fight for ... issue by implying that anyone who supports "the other side" is either a fanatic of some sort, a supporter of criminals, unpatriotic, or willing to submit to a "new world order" without a fight (Sewell). Gun Contr...

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