>I have a problem with the idea that it CAUSES people who
>would otherwise be model citizens to actually commit bad
>actions.
>
>Does art/entertainment industry make people do bad things, or
>does the art/entertainment Industry succeed because people
>already WANT to do things deemed dangerous/socially
>unacceptable so they look for an outlet that will allow them
>to experience these things from a safe distance?
>
>

A little from A and a little from B.

I have enjoyed ALL kinds of hiphop my whole life. I didn't turn out too bad but I know plenty of people who go out of their way to emulate what they see/hear in hiphop. It can go both ways but I do think LESS negativity is better than more, generally. So maybe that's my problem but....