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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 Anne-Gwish
 Aug 13 '00 The Blame Game - Whine. Whine. Whine.
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by punkrawka
 Jul 07 '00 This is an easy question
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by mixmastermike_
 Nov 01 '01 Eminem`s influence on your kids: Hear it from a teenager`s point of view!
His music is very entertaining based on the condition that you are tolerant to vulgar, disturbing and sometimes hurtful lyrics. His music is otherwise very enjoyable. Recommended: Yes... read full review 		Very Helpful
by grimgrrrl
 Jul 04 '00 Irresponsible Actions Blamed on Irrespeonisble Lyrics
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by Daniel_Rf
 Sep 02 '00 Grow up, already!
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by dking30
 Dec 28 '00 Have you actually listened to some of the lyrics on the radio today?
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by perfectprep
 Oct 31 '01 WHAT LIES BENEATH as told by Miss P
Yes they do. But not nessecarily yours. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by musicinsight
 Aug 30 '00 Satanic Lyrics Killed My Teenage Son!!
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by Daniel_Rf
 Nov 25 '00 Frightening revelations!
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by CPXB
 Aug 24 '01 Rappers Getting a Bad Rap
When a person listens to rap music, I believe they'll find it is socially responsible.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by bobbo428
 Aug 17 '00 Popular Music Should Be Fun and Enlightening
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by CPXB
 Jul 23 '00 Causes and Effects.
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by wolfman309
 Aug 06 '00 Why Should Artist Be Responsible, No One Else Is!!
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by bassist695
 Jul 11 '00 "Parental Advisory" Labels a Do-Nothing RIAA Action
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by ericgreene
 Jan 08 '01 A picture is worth a thousand words. However, words can paint a picture.
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