I will commence my presentation today by explaining to you what censorship is, I will then continue to the arguments for and against censorship in music, finishing my presentation with a summary of what I have said to you before me today on this controversial issue. So What Is Censorship? Censor...

Eventually, it was discovered that God did not want us to be the same. This was bad news for the governments of the world...Mankind must be made more uniformly if THE FUTURE was going to work out... It was about this time that someone came up with the idea of total criminalization, based on the prin...

Censorship of American Music Although is clearly states in the first amendment that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to peaceably ass...

Music:Censorship of american music 2000-07-05 Censorship of American Music Although is clearly states in the first amendment that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the...

Censor This] Music, which has been around since the beginning of time, is a vital aspect to every individual’s daily life. It surrounds us as we work, as we play and as we go from place to place. Some use music as motivation while they work. Others use music as a release, a way to loose...

Rap for Freedom of SpeechIf you were a songwriter and all your thoughts and efforts were put onto a piece of paper, would you want "big brother" to come and tell you that half of the subject matter is inappropriate and must be censored? Censorship can be defined as a banning of literature, music, a...

In a society where the media creates stereotypes, showcases imperfect celebrities as role models, and often hurts more than helps the public with its mad rush for ratings, musical expression is an indicator of the times, not a cause of crimes. If Ice-T's violent and degrading song is offensive,...

Censorship, is it necessary in society today? Some feel that all negatives should be blocked out, others feel that there should be no freedoms at all. I feel that censorship should is necessary, but in the correct areas and with limitations. In regards to literature, in any form, I feel that only bo...

Controversy and music have always gone hand-in-hand. Lyrics, dance moves, and clothing, or lack of it are always in the spotlight, which generates much debate. Some call it art, others call it bad taste. As with all creative expressions, the beauty is all in the eyes and ears of the beholder. If we ...

First Amendment ; Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Th...

The first amendment to the Constitution contends that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of the press." In the past ten years especially, music has been under assault by law makers, prosecutors and c...

Censorship: Revealed Censorship is defined as deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances. Editing crucial emotions and statements subdues the overall statement established. Without an overall message, the work is then useless, wasted ink. This offence to freedom has...

When it comes to what I would use as my primary source of news, it\'s kind of hard to tell. I don\'t really watch much television, but I don\'t follow anything on the internet. And I don\'t read newspapers any more. So I would say I really just listen to people. If there are people saying that somet...

"You don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note" (Doug Floyd) Harmony is diversity. In music, people sing different notes combined creating a complete, layered sound. In life, its the same way. All different types of people, religions, views, and opinions are what make the world what it is...

"You don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note" (Doug Floyd) Harmony is diversity. In music, people sing different notes combined creating a complete, layered sound. In life, its the same way. All different types of people, religions, views, and opinions are what make the world what it is...

Americans Must Give Up TV Violence For the Kids, Or ElseTo the unsuspecting eye, this nation's response and reaction to the rise in number of violent acts committed by teenagers could be described as appropriately overwhelming, but when examined more closely, does America really care? When examined...

In Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, Thomas Jefferson along with fellow high ranking government officials wrote the Declaration of Independence. This article till this day serves as our guideline of set boundries and rights of freedom. One amendment in particular, the first states the following : Cong...

Are you censored? Well, if you answered no, you might want to ask yourself again. As a citizen in the United Sates of America, censorship is everywhere and is only getting worse. From books to movies, the censors have taken control of what the public can and cannot view. The censors in America a...

The media provide our access to news and information. The citizens of a nation need to stay informed and thus come to trust the media that brings the news and information they desire without fear that it is a lie, an agency of an evil foreign power or in any other way not the closest to the truth po...