Klarinet Archive - Posting 000492.txt from 2001/07

From: rgarrett@-----.edu
Subj: Re: [kl] Another musician honoured!
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 15:37:35 -0400

At 07:30 PM 07/17/2001 +0100, you wrote:
>Who mentioned <censorship>? Certainly not me!

Here is what you wrote:

>The pop industry is not at present policed in any way, but we allow that
>industry to serve up all it can to our young children. It is only <after>
>our kids, and ourselves have heard all the muck that we then decide to
>kick up a fuss. The film industry <is> policed. The censorship board looks
>at every single film before it is released.

When I read your paragraph, I conclude that you compare censorship of
"every single film" to the lack thereof in the pop industry, which you
claim is not "policed in any way....." You tie that into allowing such to
sell whatever they want to our children.

I still read that you wrote with an inference that the pop industry should
follow the lead of the film industry.

>Who suggested that I am a supporter of censorship?

It reads that way. You wrote it. More than one person has read it that way.

>What is the difference between the so called "Arts" and "Industry". None
>as far as I am concerned when we have unacceptable standards from both sources.

It really is a question of degree isn't it................

I don't agree with you - there are differences. Cigarettes are not legal
until the age of 18 - CDs are.

>The time is very fast approaching when we, and the music companies need
>much stronger guidance, possibly from an outside independent or government
>agency, as this time, as opposed to the days when some of you say that
>some music was unacceptable years ago, (I have to disagree with those
>statements), children are being drawn into this slow decline of moral
>standards.

You know Tony, you write that you do not support censorship, then you turn
around and scream for government to guide the music industries (although
you don't really say how......no guidelines here). From my standpoint, I
don't see how you can have your cake and eat it too.

Personally, I abhor the idea of government getting involved in something so
personal and cherished as choice. That is what you appear to support by
way of your suggestion.

>Some say that parents do the policing. Some do, I agree, but I`ll wager
>that the majority do <not> listen to their children`s pop purchases first
>of all, before they allow them to take it up to their room.

Well gee whiz - I certainly check the CD purchases. I ask other parents,
young adults, and even do searches on the internet for reviews - just as I
do before allowing my kids to see a PG or PG-13 movie.

>I have not come across one argument that holds water in this debate.

It looks like you just choose not to recognize those that do. Of course, I
could be wrong. From what you have written, I surmise that you simply do
not accept the idea that parents can, and do, supervise their children and
their purchases. Frankly, I'm not responsible for what everyone else does
- just what I do and what I allow my children to do. As they grow up, they
learn what we approve of or disapprove of and, eventually, we hope when
they become old enough that they can make responsible decisions for themselves.

It wasn't so long ago that the US wouldn't allow certain Beatles tunes to
be played, purchased, or broadcast. Why? Because they mentioned "getting
high with a little help from my friends....." etc. What was the Charlie
Brown Song.....? ".....Shooting spit wads in the hall......" Also caused
some real problems. Today, such interference by government bodies seems
silly and overkill. But, that's what you appear to suggest.

>The facts are there to be seen in the deluge of POP PORN.

I don't understand this sentence.

Best wishes,
Roger Garrett

Roger Garrett
Clarinet Professor
Director, Symphonic Winds
Illinois Wesleyan University
School of Music
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
Phone: (309) 556-3268
Fax: (309) 556-3121

"A man never discloses his own character so clearly as when he describes
another's."
Jean Paul Richter (1763-1825)

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