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Matthew Sanders: Reframing the debate on Hollywood's violent profits

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By Matthew Sanders, Deseret News

Published: Monday, Jan. 7 2013 5:15 p.m. MST

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Summary

A-list celebrities fuel Quentin Tarantino's movies with their influence. The result? The films outperform typical rated R movies 8 to 1 and are among the most violent, sexualized and profane entertainment available. What about our children?

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But instead of proposing some new regulatory oversight, I appeal to the civic virtue of self-governance. A-list Hollywood celebrities should listen to their consciences, which undoubtedly are burdened by their profiteering from ultra-violent films targeting vulnerable youth. Thus, I echo Abraham Lincoln’s words to a conflicted nation, wherein he plead that society should “appeal to the better angels of our nature.” Similarly, the entertainment industry should redirect its collective creative brilliance to elevating and inspiring our children to achieve the highest ideals of humankind.

Matthew studied economics at Brigham Young University and business and government at Harvard University. He is a General Manager at Deseret Digital Media where he oversees Deseret Connect and Deseret News Service. Email him at msanders@deseretnews.com or follow him on Twitter @Sanders_Matt.

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John Charity Spring
Back Home in Davis County, UT

Sanders is absolutely correct. Modern Hollywood has become little more than a left-wing organization bent on destroying every traditional moral value that forms the basis of this Country's historic greatness. Tarantino has led this charge.
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  • 6:27 p.m. Jan. 7, 2013
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Maudine
SLC, UT

So, we are all about personal responsibility until it comes to what your children are watching - then it is everyone else's responsibility to make sure they only watch what you approve of....

All those access sources mentioned have More..

  • 9:13 p.m. Jan. 7, 2013
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Maudine
SLC, UT

@ VoR: "... we should reframe the debate to focus on the needs of children. ... It is time to come together to consider the minds of our children."

"... why don’t actors, screenwriters, directors, producers and More..

  • 5:08 a.m. Jan. 8, 2013
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Matthew Sanders studied economics at Brigham Young University and business and political economy at Harvard University. He is a General Manager at Deseret Digital Media where he oversees Deseret Connect and Deseret News Service.

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