OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Do you think some music videos go beyond acceptable bounds?

“I think some of them flash too much. They’re too busy, and they give you a major headache.”

Summer Kishiyama, 15

freshman, El Modena

“Artistic expression is artistic expression, and I’ll be one of the last to advocate censorship of any kind. But what some music videos display is not art--it’s simply to make a fast buck or feed some sicko’s twisted fantasies.”

Carol Kim

senior, Cypress

“Music videos go too far into exploitation of women and violence, etc. I do, on the other hand, think that music is an art and people should not be barred from expression.”

Jenny Meyers, 17

senior, Loara

“I think some music videos are really embarrassing and uncomfortable to watch.”

Shauna Stebner, 15

sophomore, Villa Park

“Yeah, totally. They go to the limit and beyond. An example is the Prince video for ‘Cream.’ ”

Duc Le, 17

senior, Trabuco Hills

“I don’t think that videos go too far regarding sexism or violence. It is a person’s art, and no one should be able to judge someone’s art.”

Adam Lorge, 15

sophomore, Fountain Valley

“Under the Constitution you are entitled to freedom of speech. However, many videos contain unacceptable sex-related acts. Often they promote unacceptable lifestyles, too, such as being a gangster.”

Jared Shaw, 16

junior, Huntington Beach

“Yes . . . they show people shooting at each other, and that could change some little kid who thinks it’s right. And they’ve gone too far with sex. Every video just talks about doing it with somebody. They need to change.”

Erica Dixon

junior, Cypress

“I think some of them are just plain dumb.”

Carrie Bates, 14

freshman, El Modena

“Some of what they show doesn’t even pertain to the song.”

Ryan Thompson, 16

junior, Foothill

“The violence (in some) is indescribable; the sex is just too much, and they are so gross!”

Nicole Pesavento, 15

freshman, University

“Some videos have too much sexism and violence, but if they didn’t, who would watch them?”

Michael Kiefer, 15

freshman, Santiago

“They exploit the female body. I think that’s wrong.”

Oren Ahobeim

senior, Oceanview

“I think the influence of drugs and alcohol should not be promoted at all, even through videos.”

Isaac Bowser, 14

freshman, Calvary Chapel

“I don’t think there is anything wrong with any of them. Some people try to say crimes were committed due to videos. I believe people are responsible for their own actions.”

Amy Healy, 16

junior, Edison

“Sex is a personal issue. It shouldn’t be exploited to enhance a video.”

Karen Hollinger, 16

junior, Villa Park

“I think a bunch of them are too sexually explicit and they give people the wrong ideas about values and morals. They give people the wrong ideas about what is socially acceptable. “

Chelsea Hoffman, 16

senior, Fullerton

“Most of the videos I’ve seen on TV aren’t over acceptable bounds, but then again, I haven’t seen all videos.”

Mousumi Mialik, 15

sophomore, Los Alamitos

“I think that all music should be heard by anybody who wants to hear it. Parental guidance should be observed if parents object.”

Oliver Chin, 17

senior, Huntington Beach

“When little kids are watching music videos (and) the people start cussing and taking their clothes off: That’s when I think they go beyond acceptable bounds.”

Katie Kramer, 14

freshman, Los Amigos

“I think the videos that do go beyond the bounds are carefully looked at by a lot of people who don’t let the video go on the air. If people think the ones now that are being shown are too violent, gross or sexy, then maybe they should get the job of judging the videos before they go on the air.”

Misty Good, 15

junior, Brea Olinda

“To a point. I don’t think that sex and skimpy clothes in music videos is acceptable.”

Andi Drayer, 16

junior, Irvine

“The sex and violence is always on videos nowadays. I think if a song is good, it doesn’t need to be trashed by sex.”

Helen Flores, 16

junior, Edison

“If you don’t like it, don’t watch it.”

Edna Ruiz, 17

senior, Santiago

“At times they lose touch with reality and express unwanted values.”

Laleh Tamhidi, 15

sophomore, Santa Margarita

“Some of the music videos go beyond acceptable, but anyone who objects to them does not have to watch.”

Rob Harris, 17

senior, Loara

“I think that a lot of videos promote sex. Maybe not necessarily violence, but they are still not morally uplifting.”

Tyler Gaete, 14

freshman, Calvary Chapel

“I think some videos are over the line. They show things that may be too aggressive for some people.”

Valeria Rodriguez, 15

sophomore, Los Amigos

“It’s art, and there are no bounds for art.”

Mary Lou Soto, 16

junior, El Modena

“Without a doubt. Most videos are pretty acceptable, but there are always the few artists that do stuff just because they know people will be offended.”

Ben Scott, 16

junior, Trabuco Hills

“Videos are not too explicit. I am a smart young man, and I know that I can just turn it off. Anyone can.”

Ben Martin, 15

sophomore, Fountain Valley

“I don’t think they’re causing (all the problems). It’s real life. It’s the truth about the world. If somebody doesn’t like it, they can change the channel.”

Ariane Bolduc, 15

sophomore, Fullerton

“Censorship is just the first step in a process that will undeniably lead to the destruction of our society and the tyrannical overthrow of our government by right-wing conservatives. I don’t like it, not at all.”

Jeff Ross, 16

junior, University

“We have freedom of speech, and it is a form of creativity.”

Brian Bellmore, 17

senior, Oceanview

“Yes, but this is how they make money in this world now.”

Toan B. Nguyen, 17

senior, Garden Grove

“The videos I have seen don’t usually have too much violence or sexism. But I think that if people are offended by the things they see, they should avoid watching music videos and watch something different.”

Nicole Miller, 17

senior, Brea Olinda

“Yes, but everyone has the freedom to do whatever is inside one’s self. That’s what makes music videos so entertaining.”

Donnie Bowen, 17

senior, Santa Margarita

“Music videos go beyond acceptable bounds, but it’s probably what we like, so it makes it more interesting for us to watch.”

Josh Havlik, 16

senior, Irvine

“I believe that some videos show violence that shouldn’t be in (there) if they’re available to kids who might act on them. However, I have always thought that MTV was responsible about showing those videos.”

Kendra Keel, 14

freshman, Fountain Valley

“A lot of the time sex and violence have nothing to do with the song, and they’re too graphic for daytime TV.”

Nicole Dilday, 17

senior, Oceanview