Music

Should historical music be preserved even if it contains offensive language?

For

It teaches history and cultural reality.

Against

It may spread harmful ideas or stereotypes.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I grew up where it was forbidden to talk about certain historical events.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Eventually we were allowed to talk openly about something we all knew all along.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • Most music is quite adult-themed and contains swearing that children should not have to hear.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • The content of the lyrics is what I don't want my kids thinking about.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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