Article 3: Columbine: Whose Fault Is It?
A special factor regarding to this article in the Rolling Stones is the author being Marilyn Manson. That is to say, this piece is the singer's point of view at the accusations put upon him for supposedly inspiring the Columbine shooters. To sum up, Manson shares with the readers that violence has been around all throughout history, when books, movies and video videogames were nonexistent. Providing examples such as the Civil War and many more. However, media has played a part in sort of encouraging violence when they showcase these killers by casting stories and newspaper covers about it making them infamous. Certain people that are going through some trouble see these stories and praise them. While reading this article, I noticed how the structure of it was casual and laid back. Manson even added a few swear words to express his emotion and anger to the journalists bringing him up in this shooting.
Article 2: Weinstein, Tarantino, and the Standoff Over Movie Violence
Harvey Weinstein, a big shot film producer pulled a brave move by going on CNN to promote a new movie and discuss certain aspects on violence. Usually, movie producers and directors of violent, gruesome films steer clear of questions regarding the violence correlation controversy. During the interview, you are introduced to the fact that Weinstein believes in gun control and that violent movies make big money for productions. The public enjoys things regarding violence thats why and how certain movies and video games gained their success. Throughout the article, the author gives himself credibility by including many statistics. For example, many people complain how crime rates are high and increasing each year but surprisingly enough, crime rates have dropped over the last 20 years. O'Hehir as well, mentions the foundlings by psychologists for the "Report of the Media Violence Commision". Although, researchers have found a certain correlation to aggression and violence there conclusions were pretty vague and that brings it down to the fact that we just do not know.
Reaction: Article 3, Marilyn Manson's was by far the most memorable and convincing piece for me. In addition, the style of his writing and examples made it very helpful and clear to see things his way. One quote that really stuck with me and made me change my perspective on things a little was "Times have not become more violent. They have just become more televised." For instance, audiences crave stories like these and follow up on every detail surrounding the event. However, there is a contradiction that Manson introduces that I agree with. For example, he states that news stations are saying entertainment is to blame for horrible events happening. While, news stations are a form of entertainment and they cover violent stories all the time which are pretty gruesome. All in all, I found it very convincing.
Article 2: Weinstein, Tarantino, and the Standoff Over Movie Violence
Harvey Weinstein, a big shot film producer pulled a brave move by going on CNN to promote a new movie and discuss certain aspects on violence. Usually, movie producers and directors of violent, gruesome films steer clear of questions regarding the violence correlation controversy. During the interview, you are introduced to the fact that Weinstein believes in gun control and that violent movies make big money for productions. The public enjoys things regarding violence thats why and how certain movies and video games gained their success. Throughout the article, the author gives himself credibility by including many statistics. For example, many people complain how crime rates are high and increasing each year but surprisingly enough, crime rates have dropped over the last 20 years. O'Hehir as well, mentions the foundlings by psychologists for the "Report of the Media Violence Commision". Although, researchers have found a certain correlation to aggression and violence there conclusions were pretty vague and that brings it down to the fact that we just do not know.
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