Parents are NOT taking responsibility for their children. They're not even taking responsibility for themselves.
But is the majority of individuals or the minority?
Violent lyrics breed violent thoughts which in turn breeds violent behavior.
not a proven fact.
Freedom of Speech in America is an absolute illusion. You can't even speak out against the President without being marked as a suspected terrorist, and treated accordingly.
This is a clear misinterpretation of the law regarding such matters. As one does have the right to speak out against the President. What one cannot do is make threats toward the President (then again you cannot legally threaten anyone).
The "Patriot Act" has just passed another addition wherein suspected terrorists ON US SOIL may be interrogated and held without due process! That's not freedom of speech.
This is an isolated response to an isolated incident, not the societal norm. (exception to the rule idea).
The store might not be a place for young children, if it's blasting Eminem, sure, but what about the mall? What about walking past the store? In a free marketplace society, where all are free to say and do as they wish, in theory, shouldn't one also be free to NOT have to listen to "Smack my Bitch Up?"
Having worked in a mall at a popular retail store I know for a fact that stores are not allowed to play music of their choosing. For those stores that are national many have certain CDs which must be played. When stores decide to move into a mall type environment they sign a contract agreeing to various rules in regard to what can and cannot be displayed/played within their stores. Thus a major censorship is already placed upon store/malls/outlet/etc there is no need for the government to get involved as we are currently handling matter ourselves.
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But is the majority of individuals or the minority?
Violent lyrics breed violent thoughts which in turn breeds violent behavior.
not a proven fact.
Freedom of Speech in America is an absolute illusion. You can't even speak out against the President without being marked as a suspected terrorist, and treated accordingly.
This is a clear misinterpretation of the law regarding such matters. As one does have the right to speak out against the President. What one cannot do is make threats toward the President (then again you cannot legally threaten anyone).
The "Patriot Act" has just passed another addition wherein suspected terrorists ON US SOIL may be interrogated and held without due process! That's not freedom of speech.
This is an isolated response to an isolated incident, not the societal norm. (exception to the rule idea).
The store might not be a place for young children, if it's blasting Eminem, sure, but what about the mall? What about walking past the store? In a free marketplace society, where all are free to say and do as they wish, in theory, shouldn't one also be free to NOT have to listen to "Smack my Bitch Up?"
Having worked in a mall at a popular retail store I know for a fact that stores are not allowed to play music of their choosing. For those stores that are national many have certain CDs which must be played. When stores decide to move into a mall type environment they sign a contract agreeing to various rules in regard to what can and cannot be displayed/played within their stores. Thus a major censorship is already placed upon store/malls/outlet/etc there is no need for the government to get involved as we are currently handling matter ourselves.
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