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

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Let us also keep in mind that this is not a debate about censorship vs. non-censorship as a whole. (which would affect all levels of government and society.) Rather, this debate is about censorship on a sweeping, governmental level.
As this is a largely moral issue, this does not and should not involve the government. When groups of morals and power join, there is unrest. Plus, it must be noted that this is supposed to be an equal-opportunity government (at least here in America; I won’t speak for across the pond)
Really now. If you’re offended by the images you see around you in your community, please do something about it. I encourage you. Talk to the music vendors. Complain when you don’t like that one dirty poster. Yell and scream if you want. Feel empowered and make a difference. But, first and foremost, do not touch my individual rights. While you and your surrounding peers might agree that something is vulgar, I might not. Essentially, do whatever you want to your area, but leave mine alone.

Lisa//Slytherin

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That's pretty much my philosophy on everything. You do what you want, I do what I want, we're all happy. Interfere with my rights and decisions and there will be pain, lots of pain