Censorship in the music industry, which has existed long before forms of media were invented to broadcast the music itself, has seemingly grown out of control in the last couple of years. The controversy comes not just from the bands creating the music but from those who hold the power to censor the music as well. While many support the choice to censor music, many more find it unconstitutional and a direct violation to our …showed first 75 words of 1996 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1996 total…stores as well as trying to have their performances outlawed from several states. It’s felt by many that the censorship of music has gone on too far for the last couple of years. In this “desensitized society,” what once may have been seen as offensive may now be viewed as acceptable. While some censorship may be necessary and even good, too much censorship can lead to a younger generation feeling a need to rebel.