Daniel Bagwell Ms. Waggoner English 111 15 November 2000 A View on Music and the Government The censorship of music and other forms of entertainment by the government have long been the topic of discussion among social and political circles. Some forms of censorship such as warning labels for parents can be helpful. However the censorship of music is just not right, and the government has no right to do so. All too often the government gets on …showed first 75 words of 1388 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1388 total…available. The bottom line is that music does not cause action. Music is thoughts, feelings, moods, attitudes, and ideas. Music is not a tool to affect the nation and its actions, and there has been no conclusive evidence otherwise. Bibliography Works Cited Jipping, Thomas L. “Diagnosing the cultural virus.” The World & I Jul. 1999: 80-85 Naylor, Tony. “For those about to shock.” Melody Maker 14 Aug. 1999: 22-23 Oppelaar, Justin. “Music business rates the ratings.” Variety 18-24 Sep. 2000: 126