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Do Artists Have A Social Responsibility To Uphold?

Consider the social impact of lyrics: do you feel that artists have the obligation to consider the potential negative effects that offensive lyrics have upon an audience? Or should artists be able to fully express themselves without being concerned with offending or negatively influencing listeners? Why?



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by adellewright
 Aug 31 '01 Artists
No, no more or less responsibility than any other artist, politician or average joe in America.... read full review 		Helpful
by adjensen
 Jul 10 '01 Corporate Rock 2001: Our societal norms are being dictated to us
It doesn't matter what the artist thinks -- if you follow popular music, you're hearing what the labels want you to hear.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by adonna
 Mar 01 '01 An Artist's Responsibility is to The Truth
Artists must be free to explore the outer edges of human experience, as well as the homey and comfortable.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by aliencowboy
 Jul 13 '00 Rights and Responsibilites; A Parent's Perspective
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by Alkaiser
 Aug 22 '01 Social Responsibility? Isn't That Something We ALL Need?
Do they have a responsibility to uphold? Are you stupid? YES!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Angel142004
 Jul 12 '00 Hello? What about Free Speach?
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by angeladt
 Apr 23 '01 Leave Britney Alone.
I believe an artist should just be themselves and do their own thing. If it sells albums then they have accomplished their goal. You can't please everyone.... read full review 		Helpful
by angie420
 Aug 03 '01 I'm Just Mindin' My Own Business
No.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by angienic2001
 Jun 16 '01 Religion in music-does it affect people?
Religion + rock = bad idea. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by angienic2001
 Jun 01 '01 They can say whatever they want
A musician has the right to say whatever they want, just like the rest of us do. They are not a "bad influence" on us.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by angienic2001
 Jul 06 '01 This country never fails to astound me
It's my body, I'll wear whatever the heck I feel like wearing, so leave me alone!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Anne-Gwish
 Aug 13 '00 The Blame Game - Whine. Whine. Whine.
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by BARNZ
 Jul 09 '01 Let's All Take Some of The Responsibility
Come on people! If you don't want it in your life, eject it whenever it finds it's way in. It's the price of living in a free society.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by bassist695
 Jul 11 '00 "Parental Advisory" Labels a Do-Nothing RIAA Action
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by beckish
 Feb 18 '01 The Listener Has All the Control
There is no place for censorship in a free society. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
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