Marilyn Manson

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generation and partly because they can use Manson as a scapegoat for problems with teenage crime and suicide in the US. “We talked about the kids inside, the tragedy of hopelessness, the blatant rebellion against God and Manson’s part in the whole thing.” (Benson, It’s only Rock N Roll..NOT). This is where the conflicts within the First Amendment come into play. Too many people disagree on everything, however everyone is entitled to their own opinion, of course there are more against Manson than for him which is where extreme actions are taken that are either ridicules or unconstitutional. When college students are fined $250 plus court costs for simply wearing a Manson T-shirt, there are definitely problems. (“Manson Shirt Wearer Fined”). This is a violation of the First Amendment and has been labeled a form of religious persecution. The amount of critics that Manson has is incredible, and society as a whole has been the major instigator of the negative publicity Manson receives. In fact, a bill to shield children from violent and...