Please visit our Response Page for details. It's a shallow, cowardly argument and one that speaks more to this society's fear of litigation than anything else. Instead of discussing art's ability to influence people, the industry has denied that such an ability exists.
Art affects people.
Movies, stories, music, whatever form your art takes, you aren't creating something without the expectation of evoking a response. From the perfect flower arrangement to the writing of an article like this, the act of creation is all about eliciting a reaction. The IDS's own Ryan Coleman has repeatedly stated that he intends to make the films that will kick start your children into puberty five years early. He obviously believes in entertainment's power to effect change. This country has known and treasured the power of art and ideas since its very beginning.