SPEW!! DEBATE!!

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The monthly SPEW debate is here! Wanna know whats going on? Look under the cut!!


Imagne going to the record store, and blaring from the loud speakers is an artist like Eminem. You have your two young children with you. Should they have to listen to that kind of music, even if you think that it is immoral?
The Topic of the debate is a popular one. Should Music/Movies/Magazine/Video Games/Etc. be censored? Should the government be able to say, "No You cannot put that on your album" or "That is too vulgur for our youth to see on the big screen!"
What I Want I want you to debate over this issue. Gryffindor//Slytherin will be arguing that the government SHOULD NOT be able to censor the media. Ravenclaw//Hufflepuff will be arguing that the government SHOULD be able to censor the media.
Rules
-Only qualifing comments count! They must be signed, be at least 3 sentences, stay on topic, and stay on your assigned side.
-Keep it civil. If you don't agree with what someone says, let it slide off your back, and don't start an argument. You will not be allowed to participate in the contest for SPEW.
-Have fun! Thats what I want most of all

The Break Down
-10 points for first comment.
-5 points for each additional comment.
Deadline
-The debate will end THURSDAY, Mar. 2nd, at 8 P.M. EST!

Thank you!



DEBATE OVER! Sorry, I had to end it a little early, but I have a paper due tomorrow, and it will take me the rest of the night to finish it.

Comments

[weirdointhecorn.livejournal.com]

As children are being used as examples for why 'inappropriate' media is detrimental, I will share my experience as one of them.
I grew up from an early age listening to things like Pink Floyd, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, via my dad. There were swear words in the songs, along with numerous sexual references. Lots of them. I didn't even notice or care.
In fact, all I think it's left me with is a passion for hard rock.
I grew up with my mom, who ahd a hot temper and what would be considered a 'filthy' mouth. It was routine that I'd hear things like, "LISA, GET YOUR ASS DOWN HERE AND DO THE GOD-DAMNED DISHES!" or "The shit will hit the fan if I come home and the socks aren't done." My mom made no attempt to hide her swearing. She made dirty jokes too, and still makes them to this day. In essence, I grew up in a completely uncensored household.
Yet all it's left me with here is a resentment for authority. I still love my mom, mind you.
I saw my first R-rated movie, Silence of the Lambs, when I was maybe 6.
Am I out comitting violent crimes or attempting suicide? Let me tell you.
I have never gotten in trouble with the law, ever. I have never gotten into a physical fight, I don't drink or smoke, and I didn't allow myself to swear until I was in seventh grade.
Look how negatively the media has affected me. Or did I not grow up in an unsheltered-enough environment?

Lisa//Slytherin

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The exact opposite is true of my friend, Diana. She's Chinese and was raised by very strict, traditiona parents. When I met her at the age of 13 she had never slept over at anyone's house before and she ad never seen a PG-13 movie. Let's just say, she rebelled, a lot. She smokes, she drinks, she does drugs, she lost her virginity at 14, she goes out on Friday night and doesn't come home until Saturday afternoon. Her parents have gotten to the point where they've stopped trying because she won't listen to anything they say. So, over-censorship can be a bad thing, a very bad thing. Well, I personally don't think there's anything wrong with her, she's awesome. However, most parents wouldn't want her to be their daughter.

Now, me, I don't know what I'm an example of. My parents were normal, they protected me, yet didn't smother me. I think I'm just a rotten person, so I can't use myself as an example. Of course everyone's parents, mine included, think I'm just perfect. *looks innocent*

Melissa/Slytherin

[weirdointhecorn.livejournal.com]

Her parents have gotten to the point where they've stopped trying because she won't listen to anything they say. So, over-censorship can be a bad thing, a very bad thing.

Exactly. Shouldn't we aim for a balance here, instead of trying to censor everything that might even slightly considered offensive? If a ban is put on something fickle like what's suggested in this topic, wouldn't kids be drawn to it more? It is better to be exposed to it young if the alternative is not exposing them to it until your children are out of your power and can buy all the porno/violent music/crude bumper stickers they want.

Lisa//Slytherin