One of the worst parts about today's society is censorship. I know there are good intentions behind it, but censorship and political correctness has gone too far.
For instance, I am in an anatomy/physiology class and for homework we had to list the different systems of the body, what their functions are, and two organs in each. Here's the catch, I felt awkward saying that the penis and the vagina are two organs associated with the reproductive system. But then I thought, why do I feel awkward? Those are the proper names for two organs most commonly associated with that system.
It seems as if, in a desire not to upset or offend anyone, our culture has made perfectly normal things taboo. No one should feel gross or awkward talking about a penis or a vagina in a scientific sense. Or in any other sense. They are just two organs of the body that are needed for the continuation of mankind.
This goes beyond just saying the words. Sex is taboo. And sure, little kids don't need to be seeing it, but adults freak out when they see it on television. My own parents say it's "unnecessary".
Why is it that people are afraid of it? I mean it happens. It's sex, it's a beautiful part of life. Maybe, if we educated the youth of America about sex better, instead of shying away from the subject, there might be less teen pregnancies.
Ever thought about that?
One last parting thought. Censorship of music. Okay, fine. Bad words are bad. But it doesn't make any sense that if ONE song on the album is explicit, the whole album is as well. I'm pretty sure that Clint Eastwood is the only explicit song on Gorillaz. So why does iTunes make the whole album explicit? No idea.
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