Censorship of Music Lyrics

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This paper examines several of the issues put forth regarding the censorship of music lyrics. The paper maintains that censorship of music lyrics is justified at times and presents arguments that counter the arguments made by those who oppose censorship.

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"The content of music lyrics should be censored because the content has a major influence on people. This is especially true because music lyrics are influencing individuals who are at an age where they are not capable of making informed decisions, but are in the process of forming their opinions. It is also important to note that music itself is less a form of free speech, and more a form of advertising. The music produced is intended to convince people to purchase records and so can be considered as being designed to be influential. Since advertising is required to be censored, music lyrics should also be censored. This purpose of music also means that the argument that censoring lyrics prevents free speech is not valid. These issues related to the censorship of lyrics will now be discussed in more detail."

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