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- 421: Television Censorship
- ... of the popular MTV cartoon show Beavis and Butthead. In response to watching this cartoon the boy set his house on fire which killed his younger sister. In response to criticism about the show's violence and appeal to younger viewers, MTV moved the cartoon to a later time slot, to prevent young children from viewing it (Microsoft Internet Explorer). In another incident a teen-aged boy was killed and two ... purposely smashes his head through a car window (Microsoft Internet Explorer). I also believe that not only children but perhaps an "impressionable adult" for whatever reason could feel moved to commit these same acts of violence that are portrayed on uncensored movies and television. Many of these movies contain countless instances of torture and unnatural suffering, mass killings and ethnic persecution. Some of these same crimes are being committed as we ... some markets are more open than others." · "More competitive American telecommunications markets will promote United States technological advances, domestic job and investment opportunities, national competitiveness (Telecommunication Bill of 1995, Internet)" VIEWERS HAVE OPTION TO WATCH VIOLENCE ON TELEVISION One Associate Night Editor, Daniel C. Stevenson, wrote a column called, "Viewers Have Option To Watch Violence On Television". In this column, he states, "It should not be the responsibility of the ...
- 422: Gun Control
- ... it is their constitutional right to own guns, stating that guns are not the root of the crime problem in the United States. Gun control activists like the members of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) argue that guns are responsible for the majority of violent crimes that take place. They wish to instill many types of bans and waiting periods on firearms, making it nearly impossible to obtain a ... for the passage of the Brady Bill, which called for a mandatory waiting period for all national firearm sales. Ironically, the passage of this bill in 1993 has done nothing to reduce crime; in fact violence has risen still since the passage of the bill. This bill, which was made out to be more than it really is by its supporters, has become the prime distinction in most Americans minds ... her? Or the man that defends his family by shooting the person that breaks into his home? Why wont the media report these occurrences? The problem with most gun control measures is that gun violence depends not so much on the number of guns as to who owns them. As an anti gun control slogan states, if guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns (Bernards 54). This is ...
- 423: Cesar E. Chavez
- ... nation-wide boycott to boycott all table grapes as a show of support. Cesar began to fast as a spiritual plea for union members to adhere to non-violent action, although confronted by so much violence against them. (Richard, p.19) The use of the nation-wide boycott was a strategy that took the struggle away from a small area in Delano, California where the powerful growers controlled the power to ... of changing its non-integral philosophy and failed to renew their contracts in 1973. In 1973, the UFWA organized a strike for higher wages from lettuce and grape growers. Always, Chavez remained committed to non-violence although, this was difficult when the opposition employed the use of police, county sheriff deputies and paid rednecks to harass the strikers in the fields. The out breaks of violence against the union resulted in beatings and some deaths of union strikers. Chavez and UFWA used their strategies from previous strikes and where able to negotiated with the growers in 1978. Cesar Chavez a ...
- 424: Lord Of The Flies
- ... his fear of blood and of killing living animals. He reached a point where he actually enjoyed the sensation of hunting a prey afraid of his spear and knife. His natural desire for blood and violence was brought out by his hunting of pigs. As Ralph became lost in his own confusion, Jack began to assert himself as chief. The boys realizing that Jack was a stronger and more self-assured leader gave in easily to the freedom of Jack's savagery. Placed in a position of power and with his followers sharing his crazed hunger for violence, Jack gained encouragement to commit the vile acts of thievery and murder. Freed from the conditions of a regulated society, Jack gradually became more violent and the rules and proper behaviour by which he was ... adults. During the play-fight after their unsuccessful hunt in the course of their search for the beast, Ralph for the first time, had an opportunity to join the hunters and share their desire for violence. "Ralph too was fighting to get near, to get a handful of that brown, vulnerable flesh. The desire to squeeze and hurt was over-mastering." (p. 126) Without rules to limit them, they were ...
- 425: Heart Of Darkness 5
- ... and its capability to consume one s soul. The title Heart of Darkness symbolizes the true evil in man, the improper use of knowledge and the downfall of civilization. I ve seen the devil of violence, and the devil of greed, and the devil of hot desire; but by all stars! These were strong, lusty, red-eyed devils, that swayed and drove men men, I tell you. (Conrad, 81). Violence, greed and passionate desires are elements that help unleash the evil that lurks in man, which symbolizes the Heart of Darkness. The character change of Kurtz is an example of this evil. Kurtz is first ... a very important one, in the ivory-country, Sends in as much ivory as all the others put together." (Conrad, 84) However, when Kurtz experience power, greed overcomes him and he uses his intelligence and violence to accomplish his passionate desire. He is an emissary of pity and science and progress; and devil knows what else. (Conrad, 92). It is believed that there is evil in everyone and it can ...
- 426: A Clockwork Orange 2
- ... for that matter. Youth take over the streets at night and beat anyone they encounter. The elderly sit around in bars and drink the remainder of their lives away. The people have become desensitized to violence, because it is so prevalent in their lives. A Clockwork Orange is a very intriguing story that deals with many social problems, not offering a solution, but pointing out obstacles in the way of the ... of his ultra-violent ways. He is transferred to a new building specifically made for this new treatment. Here he is conditioned through many injections and he is made to watch films of rape and violence. The mixture of these images and the drug cause him to associate feelings of panic and nausea with violence. Alex is released after two weeks in this new program, he is deemed cured and released back into the general public after only 2 years of incarceration. After a few encounters with past victims ...
- 427: The Life and Death of 2Pac
- ... same name-- was one of today's most popular "gangsta rappers." His lyrics are usually vulgar, offensive, and explicit, and glorify the type of life that he and many other gangsta rappers lead. They depict violence, drug use, crime and sexual abuse as acceptable, and as a necessary way of life. They often go so far as to threaten the lives of rappers from rival record labels, with whom he has ... depicted his dangerous lifestyle. Unlike some other gangsta rappers who conjure the image only for money, he actually led the "thug life", as the tattoo on his stomach describes it. He was a magnet for violence, as his police record illustrates. He served eight months out of a three year sentence for sexual assault, and was to face sentencing this month for assault and battery charges on a music video producer ... and carrying a loaded, concealed gun. In 1993, Shakur was sued by a limo driver who claimed that he and several others severely beat him. Also, he was sometimes on the other end of the violence. In November of 1994 Tupac was shot five times in a New York recording studio in what was labeled a robbery, but allegedly was rivalry related. Despite these misfortunes, Tupac continued his lifestyle without ...
- 428: The Death Punishment
- ... murderer sentenced to life must endure his entire existence imprisoned, which is a type of torture. On the other hand, a murderer sentenced to death is executed. Punishment is final. Finally, people argue that punishing violence with violence is not civil or effective. This view is correct; however, in the case of the death penalty, violence is not being committed. Violence is the use of excessive force in order to intimidate or destroy. The death penalty involves a lengthy appeals process, the just processing of a criminal, and when the ...
- 429: Friday The Movie
- ... to smoke marijuana. The movie also shows the relationships of his family and other members of his neighborhood. With a zany cast of characters and a hilarious script this movie touches on everything from gang violence to the use of drugs, crime, guns, relationships, sex and life in the ghetto. Because of all these issues, I found this an interesting movie with a wide variety of topics to address. Marijuana has ... he owes because he and Craig smoked the pot. Big Worm threatens them and sends a gang of "hoods" after them with guns. They just barely escape and are scared shitless. The amount of gang violence that can be contributed to the use and sale of illegal drugs has risen dramatically in the past seven years (Gates 67). It's no wonder that this is happening with th use of marijuana becoming so popular again. Violence and crime are issues we hear about every day. We can watch any news broadcast and see the evidence of these increasingly worrisome problems. In Friday, both of these issues are very apparent. Debone, ...
- 430: Martin Luther King Jr.
- ... proves my statement, "To accept passively an unjust system is to cooperate with that system; thereby the oppressed become as evil as the oppressor." The second form that Dr. King talks about is hatred and violence. This is another method that he disagrees with. King explains how violence only creates temporary results and creates more complicated problems in the future. As a minister and deep believer in peace, King refused to accept this way. He also believed that this form will only bring injustice to future generations. He explained how violence today will bring chaos tomorrow. An excellent statement made by Dr. King to disprove this method is, "The old law of an eye for an eye leaves everybody blind". The third, and final, way ...
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