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Term Paper Title	Senior Comp.
# of Words	1230
# of Pages (250 words per page double spaced)	4.92

Senior Comp.
16 April 1999

The Controversy Concerning Musical Lyrics

     In today’s society, adolescents are feeling the
increasing controversial tension within the aspect of
musical lyrics.  Whether we ponder the ethical framework of
“gansta rap” or “metal music” each instill a viewpoint that
have advocates against this “freedom of expression” at wits
end.  As a result, a tug-of-war as to “who’s right” and
“who’s not” continues to be a quagmire in the sea of
society.  In a country bent upon political correctness it is
anybody’s guess as to the right one has to their “freedom of
speech”.  So who’s right?
     Presently, the answer is blockaded by a barrage of
protests and arguments, and therefore one must establish
their own mindset towards this controversy.  In order to
assist in this process, an overview of both sides of the
argument must be examined.  In addition, I plan to supply my
own opinion on the subject.  Lastly, I will apply the
religious point of view so that one might be able to shape
their opinions from a moral stand point as opposed to a
political one.


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     All over the world, youths are listening to musical
groups such as “2 Live Crew, Nine Inch Nails, and Snoop
Doggy Dogg.”  The fact is that parents and numerous
politicians are speaking out against the lyrical content of
their work.  They consistently refer to their artistry as “
gross, violent, offensive, and misogynistic...”(p.1028 The
CQ Researcher).  All in all, they believe that today’s
adolescents are being corrupted.  Basically, young minds are
being manipulated to think in a way that completely
contradicts  what many see as morally right.  Furthermore,
anti-gantsta rap and metal music advocates intently stand by
and concentrate on how easily adolescent minds are
influenced.  So, in the minds of individuals like U.S. News
and World Report columnist John Leo, the “first amendment
concerns about controlling offensive lyrics are
outweighed...”(p.28 Bender & Leone).  Freedom of speech must
be pushed aside in this instance, so that we might ensure a
healthy development for generations to come.
     As the battle continues, gansta rap and metal music
opposition consistently cites examples of the negligence and
abuses in this aspect of the music industry.  To begin with,
there is a tremendous outpouring of rage directed towards
the frequent degradation of women.  Many are forced to ask
the question, “Why should our daughters have to grow up in a
culture in which musical advice on the dominat...

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