The Pros And Cons Of Music Censorship

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it,” wrote Evelyn Beatrice Hall. Hall goes into describing how we have every right to say exactly how we feel, but there is always going to be someone who disagrees with your word choice or personal opinion. While citizens censor the lyrics of certain songs, we begin to cut down song artist, telling them that what they are saying is unnecessary and how they are expressing their feelings and even opinions is not right. The idea of censorship in music has become a very controversial state; many of today's population can agree either way with the topic, “There is no consistent evidence that rap music on its own significantly influences behaviors or attitudes,” wrote Jennifer Copley. While others sit and argue that we are
Parental figures view censorship as beneficial. Their thoughts towards censoring music lyrics and the use of PAL stickers are much different from the kids that are listening to the music. These adults are meant to help children make decisions, and so it becomes their job to impact a child's life in a positive way. With this in mind, it is said that it becomes the parent's responsibility to make the decision on what their kids are allowed to take heed of. “Secondly, other people believe that music censorship is important for the security of the children and for tolerance. They say that violent music is linked to crime and killing, so if children listen to violent music, they will be more attracted to commit crimes when they will be older.” (News Activist) It’s said that it is not right for these young ears to be hearing about this violence, they begin to understand things such as drugs, crimes and killing, that could lead them to commit these actions later in life. We have the ability to take in our choice of music, to say what citizens are feeling is an American