Should There Be Limits to Free Speech? | Popular Culture Should Not Be Censored
John Derbyshire is a novelist and contributing editor to National Review.
On September 9, 2000, we had our annual block party in my suburban,...Summary: Although it may seem unsavory at times, popular culture does not pose a threat to children and should not be censored. Parents have a greater influence on children than do fictional violence or songs with adult themes. Seeking to restrict the content of popular media, through regulations or moral crusades, is unnecessary and could lead to additional efforts to weaken the First Amendment.
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