[about accusations that he was responsible for Columbine killings] .
Marilyn Manson: I definitely can see why they would pick me. Because I think it's easy to throw me face on the TV, because in the end, I'm a poster boy for fear. Because I represent what everyone is afraid of, because I say and do whatever I want. .
Politicians and parents across the country have recently become attached to the newest trend, blaming their children's violent actions on today's entertainment. It seems that the politicians always need a scapegoat to cover up stuff. Their new scapegoat is violent entertainment. .
In most recent years music has very controversial. Heavy metal and punk rock are the most controversial of all, with the loud, clashing, ear piercing sounds. But is the music really the fault? Most of this music contains very strong language, stories of violent acts, and things about suicide. In all reality music is just another escape from life. .
Kids and even adults listen to music to escape from daily problems in life. .
For almost a century Films have intrigued and entertained people across the world. It seems that the most popular movies are violent movies such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Matrix, both of which being very violent. It seems that movies such as The Matrix are to blame for the Columbine shootings. Still these movies are just another way for people to release from their daily tasks. Movies are another way to be someone else which brings us into the next topic on the list.
Since early seventies video games have entertained the minds of teenagers across the world. But have been blamed too much for the cause of teen violence. Most video games are in fact violent in some way or another. But aren't video games played elsewhere? Yes, most video games originate in Japan. Most of America's favorite video games originated in Japan. One of the most popular being the Resident Evil series. In this game you must kill zombies, most of which resemble cops.
