... country, the freedom to express yourself. It is not fair, nor is it constitutional that music should be censored in anyway. It is not only rap music trying to be censored it is in all types of music. They are taking away their rights and it isn't fair. Wall-Mart CD standards are ... Changing Pop Music, Wal-Mart and other large department stores sell CD's by your favorite artists which ... they need if they choose to monitor their children's musical selections. Discontinuing production of this music takes the freedom of expression away form everyone, musicians and fans of every age. The ...

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... Before you can form an opinion on this, you must hear both sides of the argument on this much-debated topic. Some people believe that music should be censored so all audiences can hear it without it containing any controversial lyrics. Others believe it should not be censored and musical artists ... should be able to speak, sing, rap, or rhyme freely without anyone censoring them. Religious or moral beliefs have a great influence on how a person feels about censorship, and as generations pass ... down. Due to the amendment made by our founding fathers I do not believe there will ever be...

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... rights of the people who enjoyed that particular type of material. For example, I personally do not find an ounce of talent in rap music, it would not make a difference in my life whether or not existed. Many anti-rap groups contend that rap promotes gang violence and insults women (calling them bitches and whores). But if I was in a position where I could ban it and ... did, I would be denying a group of people their careers as rap artists or producers and denying the fans of rap music their listening enjoyment. This would not only be selfish on my part, but it would deprive many other...

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... . This statement is some times doubtful because of all of the censorships that are placed in music, cartoons and movies from now in days. Music now in days especially RAP is censured very strictly because of their lyrics, and by what their lyrics can promote. Its true rap artists now in days use a great deal of obscenities, violence and foul language in their lyrics ... to any movie, promote more censorship in movies which, at the same time diminish the thrill of going to the theater. Base on my findings, I come to the conclusion that music, cartoons and movies serve as scapegoats for pe...

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... way of expression be restricted? I believe it should not be. For people should be able to express what ever they want with certain circumstances through music. Topics such as racism, rape, or domestic violence should not be sung about. I as an individual would not purchase CDs that address these ... parental advisory sticker, on them. Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello states that, " the practice of stores restricting sales of stickered products literally keeps music away from kids who want to hear it"(Desroisers30). That is why I disagree with restriction and banning of cert...

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... or excise any matter in them thought to be immoral, seditious or otherwise undesirables. The question of what constitutes "proper" language and obscenity has been greatly forced upon the music industry. The government oversteps the constitution in concluding on which lyrics are appropriate for children. Legislation on this topic has been in effect since the mid 1950's. Further legislation was ... antisocial behavior or sexual violence has ever been established or proven.(3) Many organizations have been founded as a counter attack to the Parent's Music Resource Center. One group that work...

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... that. Censorship of these artists, as much as we may disagree with the content of their art, is unconstitutional. And if censorship begins of music, music being one of the most basic elements of our culture, what is to stop this further infringement on the first amendment from spreading to all ... serious social problems like violent crime, racism or suicide be solved by covering children's ears?" Imposing censorship laws hurts the creativity of artists and their listeners. Music is a free expression of the ideas and emotions of people. Songs may express musicians" hopes, their joys, and ...

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... Out My Closet" expresses why he feels such strong dislike towards his mother. To some people they might listen to his music and relate. But because of some people personally not liking his music, message or not, they don't want his music heard. He writes for people to hear what he has to say. In this line from the song "My Dads Gone ... by his toe"" he gives a reason why he says what he says. He feeds off of the media and the public saying what they do about him. He likes to rap and society won't let him say what he wants, so he says twice as appalling lyrics. This whole song if you lis...

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... exposed to over mass media often have other factors influencing their decision to do so. The Colorado school shootings were mostly blamed on Marilyn Manson for his controversial three-minute music videos involving a school shooting, not the years of abuse the children received from their peers for not participating in their social trends. It is possible for one's views to be ... be it, though why must censorship exist for everyone? Today's technology allows one to censor their own personal televisions so that they can only access certain stations. As far as music, books, and other forms...

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