Rock group Marilyn Manson’s current tour—which includes explicit depictions of violent and sexual acts—has met with protests from decency groups, sparking a call for ratings for rock concerts. What do you think?
“I agree that something should be done. I’ve felt this way since 1978, when I saw Shaun Cassidy eat a baby onstage.”
Irene Merrick • Bank Teller
“This is a difficult issue: I’m torn between a deep hatred of censorship and an even deeper one for Marilyn Manson.”
Russell Bossy • Student
“I’m sure teenagers wouldn’t be flocking to these Marilyn Manson shows if they were clearly labeled as carnal circuses of nudity, gore and corpse-fucking.”
Dave Tonelli • Paint Salesman
“I think those rock concerts are dangerous. I was at a BoDeans show once, and a number of concertgoers stood around holding lit cigarette lighters in their hands. It could have started a fire.”
Melissa Goring • Systems Analyst
“Whatever happened to good old-fashioned songs like ’Would You Share A Strawberry Bromide With Me, My Sweet Pollybelle’? Everything today is about the sexy kissing and the holding of the hands.”
Ed Resch • Science Teacher
“The only thing warning labels do is serve to make things even more attractive. Why do you think I drink anti-freeze?”
Tim Langevin • Legal Secretary
