In today’s society young people have many different role models, some of which are said to be controversial. MTV is one of the leading networks for music television, and some believe that it often portrays negative influences towards today’s youth. MTV videos do not necessarily portray negative social influences towards our young population, the effects of which would be argued to lead to more negative anti social behavior.
Critics call Eminem a controversial rapper because of his “crude” lyrics, which portray hateful lyrics [words] towards gays, women, and pretty much anyone and everyone who [he has deemed bad?] has angered him. Music is a form of art and it is a way to express yourself [oneself], and [the rest of this sentence isn’t needed] in the United States we have the freedom of speech. Eminem’s lyrics seem to portray how he feels about certain topics and idea’s [ideas], but I highly doubt that he feels he would carry them [those ideas] out. The song titled “Kim” is about killing his wife, and obviously [however] his wife is still alive. The word “faggot” is tossed around in many songs [such as…], but he hasn’t been arrested for killing anyone because they are gay. Music is a way to express yourself [oneself], and I am sure [get rid of I am sure, say something like, it is certain that…] everyone has thought at one time or another of hurting someone that has pissed them off [upset them]. But each one of us [person] makes a choice to carry out that action or not. Eminem himself states in his song “Criminal” that [“that” not needed] “people think that a lot of the things I say on record, I do in real life, and that I believe in it, if I say that I am going to kill someone, that I will actually do it. Well if you believe that, then I am going to kill you too.” (Mathers) This implies that if believe [who believes?] that he kills people left and right, or thinks it is ok to kill people, then you are pretty ignorant [why ignorant?].
The Term Paper on Guns Dont Kill People, People Kill People
Guns don’t Kill People, People kill People It is important these days to have some way to protect your family in a house hold emergency. If that means to have a tazer, bat, or a gun to defend your children if necessary from a home intruder. I believe that every house hold should have a firearm somewhere for self defense. Many believe that guns kill people but someone has to pull the trigger and ...
Today’s youth is faced with choices that were unheard of twenty years ago, but that doesn’t change the fact that they still know right from wrong. There is always going to be crime and “delinquents” in society, but it has nothing to do with a song by Marilyn Manson or by Eminem. It is hard to believe that a song by Marilyn Manson inspired an event like Columbine, or Eminem inspired a hate crime. Immediately following the Columbine shootings, Manson cancelled his final five shows of his U.S. tour. (Lentini) [use quotes] Words are powerful and can inspire people to do many things, but kill someone? People know that just because [“just because” is weak] [maybe: People know that Eminem or Marilyn Manson have some issues with certain people, however, that doesn’t give them the right to kill someone.] Eminem or Marilyn Manson have some issues with certain people and things, that it doesn’t give them the right to kill someone.
The fact of the matter is [that] music provides an outlet for personal problems, serves as an emotional release, or [and] heighten emotions and get you excited. (Brown) [once again use quotes] MTV also uses its popularity and puts on shows such as “Anatomy of a Hate Crime.” There are also programs that show the violence of Gangs and how they are a bigger problem then we think. MTV encourages the youth to vote, and brings coverage about the election campaign. MTV is away [a way] for the youth to find out not only what is going on in the music industry, but [in] the world as well.
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The Essay on Holocaust At Auschwitz Thousands Of People They Killed Everyday
"It is hope that compels man to hold on for one more day of life, because that day maybe the day of liberation. Ah, and not even the hope for a different, better world, but simply for life, a life of peace and rest. Never before in the history of mankind had hope been stronger than man, but never also has it done so much harm as it has in this war, in this concentration camp. We were never taught ...
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