1. Chapter 14: Violence Does media violence promote real violence among youth? Who should regulate violence in the media? The government, media companies, parents? Are the current ratings systems (or lack thereof) sufficienct to let people know about the violent content of what they watch or listen to?

2. Chapter 14: Violence Case 61: Hear It, Feel It, Do It Case 62: Crunchy Terror In T-Rex Park Case 63: The Storyteller Case 64: Comic Capers

3. Case 61: “Hear It, Feel It, Do It” Facts – Empirical Definition Values Principles Loyalties Blair in Born Innocent Ozzy Osborne’s “Mad Man” image

4. Each of the artists on the left has faced accusations of causing injury to people through their art. Can media inspire violent crimes and/or self-destruction? Who is responsible when ratings and reviews seem to fail? Is artistic integrity in jeopardy if we attach moral blame to a mere message?

5. Case 61: Additional links Pop Goes the Censor: Law, Political Economy, and the Suppression of Popular MusicPop Goes the Censor: Law, Political Economy, and the Suppression of Popular Music – A look at censorship and music. Rock Music and ViolenceRock Music and Violence – Argues that music does effect people’s decisions to use violence, either against themselves or others. Media ViolenceMedia Violence – This site argues that violence in the media does not have any conclusive effect upon young people. McCollum v. CBSMcCollum v. CBS – Original text of the case brought against CBS Records.

6. Case 62: Crunchy Terror in T-Rex Park Facts – Empirical Definition Values Principles Loyalties

7. Scenes from Gremlins, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Jurassic Park. These movies all had questionable ratings What if producers and theater owners were to treat customers as reasonable creature responsible for the moral tenor of their viewing experiences? What does the term “parental guidance” mean to parents?

8. Case 62: Additional links How the Rating System WorksHow the Rating System Works – History and application of the rating system used by the Motion Picture Association of America. Media Violence is Abating Media Violence is Abating - This article discusses violent content directed towards teen and inaccuracy of ratings. Statement Issued by Director's Guild of AmericaStatement Issued by Director's Guild of America - DGA Task Force issues a statement about the FTC's report on the marketing of violence to children. Merchandizing MayhemMerchandizing Mayhem – Sen. Lieberman on CPMA study Fans react to Jurrasic Park Fans react to Jurrasic Park - Video clip: parents and children reaction to JP. Clip Montage Clip Montage - Segments taken from Jurrasic Park

9. Case 63: The Storyteller Facts – Empirical Definition Values Principles Loyalties

10. Much controversy exists over whether violence in the media has an effect on children. The Storyteller examines this possibility. If art requires freedom, is it also morally accountable? Is art good because it is free, or is it good when it captures a slice of the human search for meaning? Does the golden mean provide a basis for responsible violence in the media?

11. Case 63: Additional Links

12. Case 64: Comic Capers Facts – Empirical Definition Values Principles Loyalties

13. Darkchylde, Witchblade, Saint of Killers and Evil Ernie. Who is hurt by reading or viewing fictional violence? Who should assume moral responsibility for children’s and adolescents’ media menu?

14. Case 64: Additional links Original Comic Code from 1954Original Comic Code from 1954- Comic Book Code authority. PBS visual art discussionPBS visual art discussion – positive look at the comic book code "Good shall triumph""Good shall triumph"- another listing of the code and brief summary of current times. Also includes link to article on comic book violence A Boogieman Walks Among UsA Boogieman Walks Among Us- comic fan/writer discusses “value” of the code and it’s non-existence.