It sounds like the same old story but it's a cause for concern. Although the Broadcasting Commission has put its foot down in implementing new regulatory standards for disc jockeys, more needs to be done by others in their respective circles to crack down on the discoloration of our moral fabric.

I must say that as a young adult I was particularly elated by the decisions of the Broadcasting Commission. I believe that young people need more motivational content than those which promote violence and reiterate negativity. Of equal concern is the array of X-rated material lining the sidewalk, available for purchase by just about any one. Children are not exempt from the list of customers.

As Dr Glenda Simms rightly said in her speech at a function a few days ago, our children are forced into adulthood much too young and the sexual atmosphere that is almost pervasive is only adding more damage to our nation's wounds. Why should our children be subject to this violation of their innocence? Why should those in authority not be proactive about this matter?

I travelled by route taxi to Half-Way Tree a few months ago and, upon entering the vehicle, I noticed that the passengers were mostly students and that the driver was playing a song by a popular secular artiste. Going into the chorus the artiste used a number of explicit terms, much to the enjoyment of the students. On request by one of them the driver turned up the volume on the music.

When I spoke of my disgust and questioned why the driver was promoting this slackness, he became extremely angry and wanted to throw me out of his vehicle. He claimed that "if di schoolas love it, weh mi fi do?". He also said that as long as I see 'schoolers' in the vehicle I should not take it as this form of entertainment will grab the support of his young passengers.

Deafening music

Imagine giving crack/cocaine to someone because it appeases him/her and you get some benefit from it? Isn't this almost the same? Where are the standards? Youths may want to hear some of this music but they don't need to hear it. Some of the bus drivers are the same and even worse; using lewd and deafening music to allure passengers. Are they under no regulation?

Some may argue that it is a futile effort to place a dent in the immorality in our society as technology is unrestricted. With the availability of Bluetooth connections, cable TV, internet access and others there seems to be no limit to what can be seen or heard. Nothing is wrong with technology, but if it is used without accountability, restriction and responsibility, it can be a destructive element to innocent minds.

I believe more sex education should be taught in school and HIV/AIDS victims who are bold enough can be a part of the education team. Students need to see the practicality of what they are being told. Parents should also reason with their children, or someone else will.

I am, etc.,

R MOORE

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