The document argues for outlawing swearing in media by providing 26 reasons labeled A through Z. It claims swearing in media is inappropriate for children, is a bad habit, makes people less considerate of others' feelings, and reduces the quality of life. Banning swearing would allow more age-appropriate content and make media role models better influences on kids. It concludes by asking readers to vote to ban swearing and care about preventing the torment of swearing in media.
1. Outlawing Swearing in the Media by The Monkey Brains Jamie Hawley Brett Dishman Adam Engel Treyvon Bokoskie
2. A More A ppropriate For Younger People With swearing gone from books and movies, more of these things would be appropriate for kids and teens.
3. B B ad Habit Swearing is a bad habit. Once you start, you can't stop. It's like being addicted to sweets.
4. C C onsiderate of Feelings Without swearing around them, people will be more considerate of feelings.
5. D But it's been proven that swearing re d uces physical pain . When an actor or character gets hurt, they won't be able to swear, even though it reduces physical pain.
6. E But th e y could think of other things to say. People can become more creative when they have to think of other things to say.
7. F eel bad We always feel bad after we swear, do you? F
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12. More K ids can listen to music. K Parents don't have to worry about kids listening to inoppropriate music.
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19. Game R atings Will Be Better For Kids Without the need to put "Language Warnings" on video games, ratings will be a bit better, making them more availible to kids. R
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26. But what about all the books and movies that alread y have swearing in them? Y
