Music can change who our children become

Music is an escape for some, though abused, we should not have to mute people to their feelings. Should we get rid of the news and media as well? Get rid of all the crime investigation shows that often talk about rape, murder and suicide? On top of that I'd have to say you're the most judgmental person i've ever had to debate again. I would like to inform you that i listened to rap throughout middle school and i listened to rock when i was in highschool. I took one drag of a cigarette my whole life, never done any other drugs, i don't do any of these "crimes" you say rap fans fall into. I also am not a slacker with no ambition besides destroying things. I'd like to help the world become a better place and i have a full time job plus a rock band on the side that both keep me very busy. There may be some bands out there with lyrics that people will look at and ask "why? how is this any good?" and for the most part its because these people don't understand. There are countless musicians out there who play "rock" music that sing about violence and hate and not because they want you to grow up thinking violence and hate is ok, but because violence and hate exist. If we go about hiding it how will they every know the real world? These musicians write these songs because its how they feel. How can you honestly say we should mute a musicians voice because you don't agree. What if you sang a song about how great America is and how great god is And how much you like sunny weather. In your point of view, someone who doesn't like America, does not believe in god and likes rainy days has the right to say you can't sing that because they don't feel the same. Our view of "right" is only "right" because we're brought up to believe it is. Where as we can say violence is wrong, and i agree it is, we shouldn't have to mute a musicians voice from singing about it. Honestly its much better they sing about it then actually going about it. And to say that violence and crime only occur from one genre scene is completely incorrect. Perfect example: Selena. Her fan club founder and manager stole money from her and her fans and shot Selena. Your view of society is skewed and if you think everyones actions are derived from music you should rethink your own life. As a musician i can honestly say that music can set a mood and make you feel a certain way, but every action you make is a conscious decision. If you aren't a naive fool and have been brought up correctly by your parents (instead of relying on the government to force laws pampering every child so you can be lazy [from relying on the government not listening to rock music] and not be a parent) then there shouldn't be a problem. You are brought up knowing that its just a song. You are brought up knowing right from wrong. If you're still committing to the wrong then theres something more wrong with you. In the end, everyone needs to stop being prejudice and understand that hate exists. Violence, drugs, sex, destruction, satanism, terrorism, prostitutes, riots, abortion... they all exist in this world. Why should we have to mute people because YOU don't agree? I want to make it very clear that im not a violent person, i don't do drugs, i dont destroy things, not do i worship satan. I don't agree with prostitutes, ive never contributed to a riot and i dont believe in abortion. But thats all part of this world whether we like it or not, whether we agree with it or not. It existed before these songs and if these songs were banned theyd continue to exist. Banning this music would have absolutely no positive effect on society, just removing freedoms and proving that parents are lazy and need to rely on the government to take care of their kids.