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Well said

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Originally Posted by zonerboy

Any invitation to another to join you in some activity often involves a degree of urging or gentle persuasion. "Come on, it'll be fun." You'll really like it." "Lots of people say it's great." These exhortations could just as well be about going on a bike ride, as about having sex.
To think "Blurred Lines" advocates rape is taking things a bit too seriously, IMHO. It's popular because it has a catchy tune and a very danceable beat, despite the fact that the lyrics have obvious sexual overtones.
What if the response to "You know you want it" is simply "Not tonight, Dear", and that's the end of the story?
No coercion involved.

I agree, it's all in the interpretation. How kids interpret may be totally different then how our generation does. Sometimes it's just rebellious and not serious. I personally don't like the Rap and what I consider raunchy lyrics. So I don't listen to it.

[rustyp]

If people find the song offensive it would not require censorship. The law of supply and demand would take care of it. I believe the underlying point here is that people don't listen to the words of a song and ponder their meaning. Case in point is the popularity of the song Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. This is one of the most popular songs in the squares. I often ask people sitting near me "do you know what this song is about". I get a blank stare. They heard the word Hallelujah and that's good enough for them.

[e-flyer]

I agree that both the video and lyrics could be seen as degrading to women, but advocating rape, no way. I think the OP is way off on that one. Heck when I listened to the rap section, I didn't even understand a word he said, I had to download the lyrics to understand it. The lyrics are definitely racy, but on the flip side, it's a catchy tune, with a good beat that's great for dancing or exercise routines. Face it, it's a big hit for the artist envolved, like it or not. I'm against censorship, and I also love the Beatles, so I say "Let It Be"

[BarryRX]

It's the same argument my father tried to make to me about the Beatles. I can assure you that my parents were SHOCKED by The Doors singing Light My Fire, by the Beatles singing Tomorrow Never Knows, by the Velvet Underground singing Heroin, by the Stones singing just about anything, but especially stuff like Satisfaction and Lets spend the night together and Rocks Off, by the Airplane singing White Rabbit or Triad. How do you know when you're getting old.....when the music's too loud! The younger generation is pushing boundaries just like we did. You turned out ok and so did I (well I'm not so sure about me). Here's a quote for you "Our youth now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for their elders and love chatter in place of exercise; they no longer rise when elders enter the room; they contradict their parents, chatter before company; gobble up their food and tyrannize their teachers.” That wasn't said by a commentator on Fox, it was said by Socrates in Ancient Greece.

[Tennisnut]

Originally Posted by BarryRX

It's the same argument my father tried to make to me about the Beatles. I can assure you that my parents were SHOCKED by The Doors singing Light My Fire, by the Beatles singing Tomorrow Never Knows, by the Velvet Underground singing Heroin, by the Stones singing just about anything, but especially stuff like Satisfaction and Lets spend the night together and Rocks Off, by the Airplane singing White Rabbit or Triad. How do you know when you're getting old.....when the music's too loud! The younger generation is pushing boundaries just like we did. You turned out ok and so did I (well I'm not so sure about me). Here's a quote for you "Our youth now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for their elders and love chatter in place of exercise; they no longer rise when elders enter the room; they contradict their parents, chatter before company; gobble up their food and tyrannize their teachers.” That wasn't said by a commentator on Fox, it was said by Socrates in Ancient Greece.

Well said. It is apparent that sometimes as we get older, we forget where we came from. Is the world such a bad place as a result of the rebellious 60's. Will it be any better or worse as a result of today's youth? One world.

[rubicon]

I would agree that we are products of our environment and that we consciously work at preserving that environment. I grew up in an environment that taught me respect for my body, my mind, my beliefs, women, etc. I don't swear, I never took drugs and believe intimacy should be private and between a husband and wife. I believe in a strong work ethic. I try always to be kind and considerate I leaned that these beliefs drew people closer to me. I am by nature a populist have come to the aid more times than I can remember to protect or assist those who are disadvantaged for any number of reasons. I AM THE MAJORITY OF THE AMERICAN POPULATION.

I am concerned that for selfish reasons some people play the 1st amendment card to attempt to obfuscate unbecoming behavior. I am concerned that they are winning this war and this great nation will lose its soul.

If you believe this is an overstatement simply look at what is being played in our movie theaters ,television (pay or commercial viewing) behavior on the streets of our cities , schools, governments, etc. Everybody has rights but no one has responsibilities Why is it so many are sinking to the lowest common denominator? Where is our moral imperative?

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by BarryRX

It's the same argument my father tried to make to me about the Beatles. I can assure you that my parents were SHOCKED by The Doors singing Light My Fire, by the Beatles singing Tomorrow Never Knows, by the Velvet Underground singing Heroin, by the Stones singing just about anything, but especially stuff like Satisfaction and Lets spend the night together and Rocks Off, by the Airplane singing White Rabbit or Triad. How do you know when you're getting old.....when the music's too loud! The younger generation is pushing boundaries just like we did. You turned out ok and so did I (well I'm not so sure about me). Here's a quote for you "Our youth now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for their elders and love chatter in place of exercise; they no longer rise when elders enter the room; they contradict their parents, chatter before company; gobble up their food and tyrannize their teachers.” That wasn't said by a commentator on Fox, it was said by Socrates in Ancient Greece.

I agree, very well said.

[Cedwards38]

Looks like the only 'blurred lines" are the ones between what is considered decent and indecent by community standards, as has been and always is the case. I say Judge not..............

[dirtbanker]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Let me be the one you back that a** to
Go, from Malibu, to Paris, boo
Yeah, I had a b**ch, but she ain't bad as you
So hit me up when you pass through
I'll give you something big enough to tear your a** in two

There rest of the song is not quite as explicit, but it is still advocating rape.

Not sure where anyone would get the idea it advocates rape?

Let me be the one you back that a** to
I interpret that as a woman flaunting her stuff on the dance floor and he is hoping she will flaunt it directly towards him.

Yeah, I had a b**ch, but she ain't bad as you
I believe he is referencing his former lady and stating she was crabby and not as good looking as this new woman that he is attracted to.

So hit me up when you pass through
I assume he is letting the girl know he would like to spend some more time with her when she is in the neighborhood.

I'll give you something big enough to tear your a** in two This is unusual...the guy is proclaiming that if she wants to have sex; he will go at it like there is no tomorrow (yeah, he is talking longer than 3 minutes folks).

[Abby10]

Originally Posted by rubicon

I would agree that we are products of our environment and that we consciously work at preserving that environment. I grew up in an environment that taught me respect for my body, my mind, my beliefs, women, etc. I don't swear, I never took drugs and believe intimacy should be private and between a husband and wife. I believe in a strong work ethic. I try always to be kind and considerate I leaned that these beliefs drew people closer to me. I am by nature a populist have come to the aid more times than I can remember to protect or assist those who are disadvantaged for any number of reasons. I AM THE MAJORITY OF THE AMERICAN POPULATION.

I am concerned that for selfish reasons some people play the 1st amendment card to attempt to obfuscate unbecoming behavior. I am concerned that they are winning this war and this great nation will lose its soul.

If you believe this is an overstatement simply look at what is being played in our movie theaters ,television (pay or commercial viewing) behavior on the streets of our cities , schools, governments, etc. Everybody has rights but no one has responsibilities Why is it so many are sinking to the lowest common denominator? Where is our moral imperative?

Great post! I subscribe to your way of thinking. As a boomer, I often wonder if I am in the majority where my generation is concerned or if I am just an old soul at heart. For the sake of our country, i pray that I am the majority. Thanks for your post.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Abby10

Great post! I subscribe to your way of thinking. As a boomer, I often wonder if I am in the majority where my generation is concerned or if I am just an old soul at heart. For the sake of our country, i pray that I am the majority. Thanks for your post.

Abby: Thank you for taking the time to read my post and thank you for being of like-kind thinking. I too hope we are in the majority

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by BarryRX

It's the same argument my father tried to make to me about the Beatles. I can assure you that my parents were SHOCKED by The Doors singing Light My Fire, by the Beatles singing Tomorrow Never Knows, by the Velvet Underground singing Heroin, by the Stones singing just about anything, but especially stuff like Satisfaction and Lets spend the night together and Rocks Off, by the Airplane singing White Rabbit or Triad. How do you know when you're getting old.....when the music's too loud! The younger generation is pushing boundaries just like we did. You turned out ok and so did I (well I'm not so sure about me).

Here's a quote for you "Our youth now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for their elders and love chatter in place of exercise; they no longer rise when elders enter the room; they contradict their parents, chatter before company; gobble up their food and tyrannize their teachers.” That wasn't said by a commentator on Fox, it was said by Socrates in Ancient Greece.

I think that elders have always despaired about youth, in the time of Ancient Greece and today, in 2014. And most of us turn out OK.