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?
Irene Merrick,
Bank Teller
"I agree that something should be done. I've felt this way since 1978, when I saw Shaun Cassidy eat a baby onstage."
Russell Bossy,
Student
"This is a difficult issue: I'm torn between a deep hatred of censorship and an even deeper one for Marilyn Manson."
Dave Tonelli,
Paint Salesman
"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."
Melissa Goring,
Systems Analyst
"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."
Ed Resch,
Science Teacher
"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."
Tim Langevin,
Legal Secretary
"The only thing warning labels do is serve to make things even more attractive. Why do you think I drink anti-freeze?"
