Some serious thoughts on "Not Rape"

[OakLeaf]

I really object to the idea that today's music is any worse than that of any other generation - or that art feeds violence more than violence informs art.

It's true that each generation successively pushes the envelope of what words are acceptable, not just in song lyrics but in conversation.

But as far as the ideas, how about, just for starters, Tom Jones' "She's a Lady"? The Rolling Stones' "Under My Thumb"?

Blaming music for sexual violence is no better than blaming the economy, blaming substance abuse, blaming the availability of weapons, or blaming the victim. The perp ALWAYS has a choice.

[PamNY]

Mimi-i'm sure that not all teens would be in support of the comments made about the teenage idol. Surely, there must be some sensible teens out there that think rationally.

Surely..?

Surely, some parents may have instilled values into thier kids. We just don't hear about them becuase it doesn't make $$ for the networks.

Someone restore my belief that today's teens have some sense.

Here's one poll:
http://bigcountryhomepage.com/conten...xt/?cid=127471

Having grown up in the 1960s, I'm skeptical about anything that "all the kids" are supposed to think.

Pam

[andtckrtoo]

I really object to the idea that today's music is any worse than that of any other generation - or that art feeds violence more than violence informs art.

It's true that each generation successively pushes the envelope of what words are acceptable, not just in song lyrics but in conversation.

But as far as the ideas, how about, just for starters, Tom Jones' "She's a Lady"? The Rolling Stones' "Under My Thumb"?

Blaming music for sexual violence is no better than blaming the economy, blaming substance abuse, blaming the availability of weapons, or blaming the victim. The perp ALWAYS has a choice.

I see your point. I was thinking of some of the heinous rap music I've heard (my step son was into some really brutal rap). But, when I think back to some of the punk, or hard rock out there - it's no different - and the same segment of society listen to it. My apologies. I stand corrected.