Rock Concert Ratings
Rock group Marilyn Manson's current tour—which includes explicit depictions of violent and sexual acts—has met with protests from decency groups, sparking a call for ratings for rock concerts. What do you think?
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I agree that something should be done. I've felt this way since 1978, when I saw Shaun Cassidy eat a baby onstage.
Irene Merrick
Bank Teller -
This is a difficult issue: I'm torn between a deep hatred of censorship and an even deeper one for Marilyn Manson.
Russell Bossy
Student -
I'm sure teenagers wouldn't be flocking to these Marilyn Manson shows if they were clearly labeled as carnal circuses of nudity, gore and corpse-fucking.
Dave Tonelli
Paint Salesman -
I think those rock concerts are dangerous. I was at a BoDeans show once, and a number of concertgoers stood around holding lit cigarette lighters in their hands. It could have started a fire.
Melissa Goring
Systems Analyst -
Whatever happened to good old-fashioned songs like 'Would You Share A Strawberry Bromide With Me, My Sweet Pollybelle'? Everything today is about the sexy kissing and the holding of the hands.
Ed Resch
Science Teacher -
The only thing warning labels do is serve to make things even more attractive. Why do you think I drink anti-freeze?
Tim Langevin
Legal Secretary
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