1. FOR EXPLICIT LYRICS IN MUSIC Gonwo Chucky Dowana-619

2. The first Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. For more Information go to http://www.firsta mendmentcenter. org

3. Music is Art Artists use music to express themselves Harsh environment sometimes creates harsh lyrics Explicit lyrics doesn’t necessarily create negative music

4. My Personal opinion Against Government intervention Parents should be more aware of what they kids are listening too For more conscious music if explicit

5. Rap Music Under Attack Don Imus Rap music often blamed Let’s not do away with free speech in the media

6. Rap music Under Attack Positive Vs. Negative Research the History before you criticize Rap music creates opportunity

7. Questions? Do anybody believe music sometimes go too far with the cursing? Who believe in censorship? Anybody believe that urban music is responsible for what’s wrong with kids today?

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9. References “ About the First Amendment” 12 November 2007 http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/about.aspx?i tem=about_firstamd “CBS Fires Don Imus Over Racial Slur” April 12,2007 http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/12/n ationa-http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/12/n ationa- 23 August 20006 “Rap music blamed for teen pregnancy” http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/ news/news.html?in_article_id=401684&in_page _id=1770

10. References “Explicit Lyrics” 12 November, 2007 http://www.reseau- medias.ca/english/parents/music/inappropri ate/explicit_lyrics.cfm