by Charlie Gilreath

About the author: Charlie Gilreath is the publisher of Family Entertainment Guide.

Thank you for having me here today. This is a subject I have long thought important. From the start, I would like my comments to be considered not in the context of restricting adults' freedom of speech, but rather in consideration of a potential threat to children and young people.

Music Has Changed

Although music and entertainment have long been considered controversial, two dramatic changes have taken place over the last decade that must be addressed. Firstly, provocative images of violence and sex are reaching younger and younger children. Secondly, there is a new and significantly more troubling aspect to the violence portrayed in some music that makes this a serious social problem. While music once inspired introspection and personal...