By: Corinne Wittig and Emma Spoo
In recent times, Apple consumers have questioned their loyalty as iTunes Radio ignores the explicit parental restriction setting. As a result, parents struggle to control the radio and song selections of their children. Therefore, should the government completely censor violent or explicit lyrics? Below, cardinals around campus give their opinions on the matter.
Jessica Burchett, Sophmore
“When it comes to small kids, it’s kind of interesting. With censorship, I think the most important thing is because you’re setting them up for how they will process information. I have heard huge things on imprinting, like certain things you see when you’re little will really affect you. At the same time, it affects people differently. If you want my honest opinion, get rid of Nicki Minaj; everything would be so much better.”
Emily Johnson, Junior
“Due to the fact that everything is so available, they see it anyway. I am wholly against censorship. It is the parents’ responsibility to tailor what their kids see and don’t see. If you say yes to censors, who gets to decide? It should be up to the parent to monitor the kids. If they don’t, it’s not the radio’s fault.”
Megan Byrom, Senior
“I see the importance of censorship, but I feel like censoring songs takes away from the artist’s original message or intention. I don’t feel it is right to tell someone how to, or how not to express their creativity”
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