Rap Is a Reason for Human Degradation
In the 21st century, the popularity of rap music among people of different ages seems to be high as never which speaks of gradual human degradation (False Cause, 1). It cannot be another way, because all rappers are uneducated drug addicts who have no time to think about what they sing (Hasty Generation, 2). Sexual violence, hooliganism, aggression, and cultural decay are among the adverse effects of rap music on society. Therefore, it is no wonder that rap should be banned worldwide, and governmental leaders should rather spend their time thinking about maintaining a stable economy and reducing costs on healthcare (Red Herring, 3).
Why Rap Should Be Banned
To begin with, one should mention that listening to rap is like drinking hydrochloric acid as both rap and acid adversely affect a person (Faulty Analogy, 4). However, hydrochloric acid is generally considered to be poisonous, whereas people are only to learn negative outcomes of rap music. One of these outcomes is aggression that a person feels after listening to rap. When listening to Jay-Z, I notice that I often become very irritated and aggressive. Rap should be banned because other people should not feel the same aggression (Non-Sequitur, 5). Mother Teresa is a famous example of a compassionate, sympathetic person who dedicated her life to others. One may doubt that she listened to rap, so rap should be banned for people to become more sympathetic (Anecdotal Fallacy, 6).
Secondly, it leaves no doubt that rap music promotes racism. Everyone knows that Eminem has gone a long way to become famous, and now he is perhaps the only white rapper among black ones. Therefore, one may note that there are racial biases and disparities in the rap industry. People who listen to rap music do this to show they are racists (Straw Man Fallacy, 7). Therefore, banning rap music may be viewed as a crucial step in fighting racism in the US.
Thirdly, it should be taken into account that rappers set a poor example for adults and their children. If parents allow their children to listen to rap, kids will become aggressive and vulgar. When these kids grow up, they will become drug addicts, alcoholics, and smokers (Slippery Slope Fallacy, 8). Therefore, people who are proponents of rap music say that they are not against teenagers taking drugs, smoking, and drinking alcohol (Straw Man Fallacy, 7). Finally, there is no material on why rap should not be banned, and this is one more reason why it should be banned (The Burden of Proof Fallacy, 9).
People should stop listening to rap because it is silly to listen to it (Circular Reasoning, 10). Of course, some people may have a different opinion. But do we need to take their opinion into account and thus encourage them to argue? One may note that there is enough hostility in this world (Equivocation, 11). Opinions of people who hold the view that rap music should not be censored cannot be taken seriously as they have no music taste at all (Ad Hominem, 12). As my friend says, these people have distorted auditory receptors, which speaks to the importance of banning rap (Appeal to Authority, 13).
Conclusion
To sum up, one may assume that rap should be banned, or the cultural crisis will continue, and the culture will hopelessly die (The Either / Or Fallacy, 14). In the essay, several particularly negative effects of rap music on people have been discussed. We can either agree that rap music should be strictly prohibited, or be ready to face even greater levels of violence, crime, and racism in the future (False Dilemma, 15).
Analysis
Faulty Causality
- “In the 21st century, the popularity of rap music among people of different ages seems to be high as never which obviously speaks of gradual human degradation”
- The argument that human degradation happens due to people listening to rap music cannot be adequately proven
Hasty Generation
- “…all rappers are uneducated drug addicts who have no time to think about what they sing”
- The conclusion that all rappers are “uneducated drug addicts” has no evidence at all
Red Herring
- “Therefore, it is no wonder that rap should be banned worldwide, and governmental leaders should rather spend their time thinking about maintaining stable economic and reducing costs on healthcare”
- I divert the attention from the original issue by focusing on other things
Faulty Analogy
- “…listening to rap is like drinking hydrochloric acid as both rap and acid adversely affect a person”
- It is a stupid comparison between listening to rap and drinking hydrochloric acid
Non-Sequitur
- “Rap should be banned, because other people should not feel the same aggression”
- There is no link between my aggression and the aggression of other people
Anecdotal Fallacy
- “One may doubt that she listened to rap, so rap should be banned in order for people to become more sympathetic”
- I use an isolated example instead of solid evidence
Straw Man Fallacy
- “People who listen to rap music do this to show they are racists”
- “Therefore, people who are proponents of rap music actually say that they are not against teenagers taking drugs, smoking, and drinking alcohol”
- I misrepresent arguments of people who listen to rap
Slippery Slope Fallacy
- “When these kids grow up, they will become drug addicts, alcoholics, and smokers”
- I suggest that one step will lead to more negative steps. I also exaggerate the future consequences of listening to rap music
The Burden of Proof Fallacy
- “Finally, there is no material on why rap should not be banned, and this is one more reason why it should be banned”
- When making a claim, I put the burden of proof on another party
Circular Reasoning
- “People should stop listening to rap because it is silly to listen to it”
- I repeat an argument that I assumed beforehand
Equivocation
- “Of course, there are people who may have a different opinion. But do we really need to take their opinion into account and thus encourage them to argue? One may note that there is enough hostility in this world”
- I used a keyword in an ambiguous way in two portions of the argument
Ad Hominem
- “Opinions of people who hold the view that rap music should not be censored cannot be taken seriously as they have no music taste at all and, apart from that, distorted auditory receptors”
- Instead of discussing the position of people who listen to rap, I insult them
Appeal to the Authority
- “As my friend says, these people have distorted auditory receptors, which speaks to the importance of banning rap”
- In this case, I cite an irrelevant or false authority
The Either / Or Fallacy
- “…rap should be banned, or the cultural crisis will continue, and the culture will hopelessly die”
- I present only two alternatives, but other choices also exist
False Dilemma
- “We can either agree that rap music should be strictly prohibited, or be ready to face even greater levels of violence, crime, and racism in the future”
- I assert that there are only two mutually exclusive outcomes.