Originally Posted by FistfulOfSky

i recently read in a magazine article about a group of mothers who were forming a group similar to mothers against alcohol but instead it was mothers against rock/metal music. the mothers who have formed or joined this group are trying to pass an amendment forbidding rock/metal music. their complaint is that this type of music has corrupted their kids. that this music has been the cause of suicide, drinking, drugs, and violence, etc.

my complaint;
these mothers are fighting to ban rock but what about the other music genres out there? such as rap? what about rap videos that are basicly like porn and advertise women only as objects and only good for one thing?
what about rappers that encourage gangs and beating women, or advertise crack/cocaine? or female artist who will take off any piece of clothing to sell a record? if you ask me this is stupid and idiotic. if you are going to try to ban music don't leave out the real garbage.

and yes some rock is horrible. but not all. some rap is horrible. not all.

the main point i'm trying to make is that music is a freedom of speech and music CANNOT force you to take any action such as suicide or act of violence. we make those desicions.

and for the mothers who don't know how much music saves lives instead of taking it away they need to get a clue. i've had a couple of good bands that got me throught some tough times.
music saves lives and enriches them.

as for corruption...
their pointing their fingers in the wrong directions.

NOTE:
most of the above is strictly my opinion. you can agree or disagree.
i'd like to hear your opinions on this group of over protective mothers.


peace,

Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Good music SHOULD piss people off.

Originally Posted by Shooting Star

Remember kids: It's only real metal if the vocalist sounds like he's vomiting up a fetus. \m/