Censorship is needed as much as the nation in question agrees on values. The fact that this is a SPEW topic shows how controversial this issue is, and how many different opinions there are. Now, while I will safely assume that we are still arguing as to what is right to do and what is not, I will also safely assume that it is not safe to censor, being that we do not agree. If adults are concerned about the music their child buys, they should take action on the local level first. They should persuade the local music stores to stop selling offensive CDs, or at least do so with discretion of age. They can learn computer basics themselves and delete any music pirating programs on their computer. They can talk to their kids about why some select music should be avoided. I, as a child, was taught that smoking and drinking beer was bad, talking to strangers was bad, and that letting strangers touch you was bad. This was due to the adults around me. It is, by no means, impossible to instill your values in your children. I for one would not want the government raising my child anyway.
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Date: 2006-02-25 02:53 am (UTC)Now, while I will safely assume that we are still arguing as to what is right to do and what is not, I will also safely assume that it is not safe to censor, being that we do not agree.
If adults are concerned about the music their child buys, they should take action on the local level first. They should persuade the local music stores to stop selling offensive CDs, or at least do so with discretion of age. They can learn computer basics themselves and delete any music pirating programs on their computer. They can talk to their kids about why some select music should be avoided.
I, as a child, was taught that smoking and drinking beer was bad, talking to strangers was bad, and that letting strangers touch you was bad. This was due to the adults around me. It is, by no means, impossible to instill your values in your children. I for one would not want the government raising my child anyway.
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