Should I self-censor myself now? Should I be liable for presenting the truth-- the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? Showing the truth of a general trend could only get me in trouble, right? You probably do not see where I am going with this. You are possibly confused upon seeing this article. In a few moments, I will present the evidence so that my argument can be illuminated-- or this will be the 101st rendition of a trendy fad in blogging.

Now-a-days, most "controversial" subjects that are put forth in different forms of media. Though they are still seen as taboo for some. These forms of media are mainly video games, music, and films. In actuality, some of these subjects are actually subject to freedom of speech, and should not be trounced upon upon by certain individuals who have an biased agenda.

Let me take you back to the olden times, specifically 1782, when a certain novel was published in France. A country later known for it's very liberal ideas in science, and a predominately atheistic population. This novel was called Les Liaisons Dangereuses or The Dangerous Liasons written by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. You may have heard of it because thee have been a few (atrocious) film incarnations of it. A story that centers around a certain Marquise and Vicomte who use sex as a way to humiliate certain individuals. Yet, one of the major themes of the novel is the bet between the Marquise and the Vicomte. This entails the defoliating of a certain girl by the Vicomte; a task that the Marquise does not believe will happen. For the time the novel in which it was written, it was very controversial. It was banned in 1823 for being too amoral.

We have come a long way since then. Still if we see anything remotely suggestive, it has gone too far. This is evident in Sergio Leone's violent and controversial 1984 film Once Upon A Time In America, and even the more recent Saw franchise. Print for 50 years or so has not been all that controversial. My prior point would be true, if you do not count Dan Brown's The DaVinci Code because of the so-called conspiracy revolving around Mary Magdalene. Could this mean our society no longer has the time to berate print for suggestive themes, and now turns to a faster, more engrossing way to criticism? Through means of art and freedom of expression?

More recently the new AO-rated Manhunt or the controversial scene in the new Modern Warfare has gotten people up in arms. If media outlets like Fox New did not cover such things, the excuse to freak out would not be there. If you do not remember the outrage surrounding Mass Effect, I would suggest going on YouTube and searching it. They took one of the events at the end of the game out of context. To them, they they found the supposive act of human-alien sex to be outright abominable.

These instances of taking things out of context, and jumping the gun just because it violates your belief has been going on for centuries or even eons. I am not making a case that it has to stop. No, I am merely illustrating the idiocy of those who take these stances. It's either the fact that they do not want kids handling these forms of media. Yet, sometimes without thinking kids' parents buy them a M rating not thinking of the images that could be within the game. If only parents took the time and read sites like What They Play, some of the outrage could be avoided. Otherwise, mature adults can look past these controversial themes and weigh their value. They are not the publisher or producer of a product. They should not have any say in what should or should not be given to the masses.

Some "controversy" just fits well inside the context of a story. Sometimes it doesn't. If you are the easily offended, then don't play the game, watch the movie, or read the book. Just remember the wise advice three wise monkeys once said, "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil". Sometimes ignorance is bliss.

I will leave you with some parting wisdom too. As the phenomenal philosopher Dr. Dre once said, "Bitches ain't shit, but Hoes and Tricks."