I was in wet seal and I heard the song "This ain't a scene, it's an arms race" Being played- unedited. Since I am a christian, I have a mega problem with the GD-word. I find it very offensive. This song has the GD-word in the chorus, therefore spouting profanity so loud it can be heard from across the mall. Not to mention there was a three year old running around inside. What if she repeated what she heard? I did stuff like that when I was little.
i almost said something but then chickened out. I was wondering, does anyone know of any state/country laws about profanity like that in public? It seems stupid, but I would like to know.
2007-05-23 09:17:44 · 10 answers · asked by Bren J 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
haha,,, you cant even type the word "godamn" ?
how funny-
its just a WORD
lighten the hell up... and understand you live in a free country, and its those freedoms you enjoy every day that you seem to overlook... the freedoms that come under attack by the very same people as yourself,,,,, when you attack any freedom ,, as this.
there are WAY bigger things in this world/life to concern yourself with,,,, seriously,,, give that 2 minutes to think about.
and as far as the 3 year old,,,, do not shelter them from this,,, but teach them what freedom means (freedom of speech and expression) and how some things may be right or wrong (depending on your BELIEFS),,,, but dont ever try to "squash" other peoples freedoms just because you dont believe in it.
you are merely squashing your own freedoms at the same time.
2007-05-23 09:41:06 · answer #1 · answered by steelmadison 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mall may have a policy, but I can't imagine there'd be any laws regarding it. If the mall doesn't have a policy, the store can do what they like. And you can. too, such as not shop there. I doubt too many of Wet Seal's target market get offended by songs like that.
And as for the three-year old, that's the parents responsibility. I'd recommend not bringing a three-year old into a store that might be playing that kind of music.
2007-05-23 09:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a private enterprise. The speech is protected by law. Don't like it? Shop elsewhere. If enough people stop shopping there for the same reason, the store will go out of business...But in five years when the company is still successful, you'll know it's just you.
What's a religious chick doing in Wet Seal anyway? "I won't say G-d, but I'll dress like a hooker..." @_@
2007-05-23 09:23:59 · answer #3 · answered by Athena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The store is most likely an independent "private" company, therefore, even though it's in public, they can play whatever they wish. Don't forget the first amendment rights. I don't agree with that song either, so I can relate to you. But, hey, there's nothing really that can be done about it unless a lot of people complain.
2007-05-23 09:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that any law that prohibited that particular phrase would be found in violation of either freedom of speech or freedom of religion. There might be a law, but if someone protested it to higher courts, any enforcement of it would probably be tossed out on some level.
Your best bet is to write a letter to the store and let them know that you found it offensive and that you will not return to them unless they can ensure that they do not play songs like that. They are in business to make money. Not play songs. If you (and others if you can get them to join you) let the place know that your money will not be welcome there, they may change their tune (pun intended).
2007-05-23 09:23:46 · answer #5 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
look at your state regulations. Oklahoma has a regulation prohibiting using profanity in the presence of ladies and teenagers. That became my legal answer. For my ethical answer, there are various extra words in the dictionary to alter that could desire to demonstrate extra intelligence.
2016-10-13 05:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians complaining about someone saying "God?!" There isn't a law against that. It's still okay to buy your trashy clothes at Wet Seal though.
2007-05-23 12:45:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some local laws prohibit it. If I were you, I would tell a manager that you are offended and you won't shop at a place where they listen to music with that kind of blasphemy.
Don't be hard on yourself for "chickening out." Making a stand can be difficult sometimes. Start small and good luck!
2007-05-23 09:21:35 · answer #8 · answered by nom de paix 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
None that involve religion; separation of church and state. You can protest to the store manager, but they didn't break the law by playing music in their store.
2007-05-23 09:21:24 · answer #9 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with your local District or County attorney's office. failing that try your state attorney general.
chances are, they won't touch the case. but you could start by approaching management of the establishment and requesting they ban such "music" because it offends you. if they fail to abide by your request you could launch a petition because, chances are, others feel the same way.
2007-05-23 09:23:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋