Dear Tipper, you Puritan, you! ; ) > No one here knows me anyway so no one can appreciate how funny that > is. I guess next time I see a video with a half naked woman singing > about being rubbed while watched by 10 sweaty men, I'll sit back, > smile and think to myself, what classy woman,what a positive message, > whatever it takes to make a living, you go girl, good for you, and > hope my young daughter wants to grow up and be just like her.
Of course you shouldn't think and hope that, Erica. I specifically separated the issue of the influence of popular singers (and other celebrities) on young kids for that reason. It does trouble me that kids, especially young girls, want to emulate the way certain *stars* dress and move. Does anyone here watch Dr. Phil? Mary likes it, so we tape it daily. A few days ago he did a piece on young girls (13 and 11) who want to dress "sexy" but who are too young to understand the possible consequences. However, I maintain that's different from ADULT women - entertainers or otherwise - deciding to dress in skimpy clothes and automatically being perceived as "loose." It's simply unfair, especially when a similar label is not applied to men - and particularly not to straight men. > I realize this has been going on since the beginning of time....I > guess I'm just wondering if there is ever a point when it becomes too > over the top? Is it all about $$$, does that justify all entertainers > to portray ANY image? Is there ever a case for an "artist" to be > held responsible for the repercusions? I am not preaching these ideas > just throwing them out there into space to see what kind of judgement > I'll receive. One of the biggest problems with a capitalist system, imo, is that EVERYTHING is about $$$. The pursuit of more money seems to be justification for just about anything that a person or business can get away with. Until we change that attitude, nothing will be considered "over the top" and no one will rein themselves in. Meanwhile, as far as holding artists accountable ... well, now you're treading into First Amendment waters. For me, it all comes back to personal (and parental) responsibility. Lori, about to switch to the Libertarian party ~
