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It is easy to say and know that hip hop images and lyrics do go too far in many places in our society, especially with young children watching them everyday. But, if we look at the ups and downs with the rest of society, like education, the rise of gas prices, the war and families, lack of religion and others, hip hop barely touches any of those, it is unfair to say that this type of music is what is causing it, or even have much of an impact on it.

My children, one day when I am happily married and sitting fat on a nice job and paycheck, will be introduced to education and reading before taking on any of today's music. What will these images and lyrics be like in 20 years??