Hollywood “liberals”, journalists and other Leftists have long criticized “conservatives” for repeatedly suggesting that drugs, sex and violence in films, on television and in entertainment in general has an influence on the behaviour of children. Now as a Liberian I’m not sure I completely agree with that position but stick with me for a minute.
The Left responds that it is not only untrue, it is ultimately the parent’s responsibility anyway. But if the content of entertainment has no effect on children why is it necessary for Hollywood to first ban smoking from its films? It began with a policy of having smoking qualify as one justification for an “R” rating. Now they will take steps to remove smoking from all films regardless of rating.
Did I miss something?
2007-07-31 08:47:16 · 4 answers · asked by flightleader 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Despite the views of “conservatives” on the subject they have always stopped short of promoting “government” solutions to the problem. Instead they have appealed to “Hollywood” to police itself. Blue Dog Democrats and the Democrat Leadership Council (Clinton is a member) have both advocated actual censorship of entertainment that does not meet certain standards. You may recall Janet Reno’s admonition to that if Hollywood doesn’t do something to clean up its product, the government will. But this was never criticized by the Left and was never labeled “censorship” even though that is the very definition of “censorship.”
2007-07-31 08:47:35 · update #1
Yes. For those who are weak minded and have no self control.
2007-07-31 08:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by jim h 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not Liberian, Libertarian.
Now, as to the effects of the "entertainment' industry, it has already been proven that the Anorexia and Bulimia 'epidemic' can be directly tied to the body images implied by those in film and on television - both in content and in advertising.
Can we then say for sure that 'Yes, body image does play a part..." and at the same time deny any impact of Sexual images, violence and the like? I think not.
2007-07-31 08:55:27 · answer #2 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All those "regulations" you speak of have been prompted by concerned parents lobbying for a change in the film industry. That's how we work in this country: when you desire change, fight to make it happen.
Hollywood is the "monster", if you will, that was created by us... We're the ones who demand violence and sex in our entertainment. It's a vicious cycle, really. Look at the Fox Network and their choices of "scandalous" and "vile" programming... "24", I hear, is a hit with a lot of conservatives. It's kind of ironic, don't you think?
2007-07-31 08:54:31 · answer #3 · answered by Sangria 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
I went to see "DIEHARD" last night and came out of the theatre saying, "Gee that sucked!"
2007-07-31 08:53:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋