Killer Culture By: David Kupelian

This article had an unusual religious overtone.  This is the first article I have read outside of a religious setting that related the message to religious teachings.  I enjoyed reading this article, I think it addressed several important issues regarding the welfare of our children, and the welfare of the United States.

It wasn’t surprising to read about the desire of the major corporations to make money, no matter the real cost.  After all, money has long been the driving force of this country.  I was surprised to see the extent the corporations would go to in order to try and get an edge in the market.  I had to wonder if those at the top have children or a family, or if money is their only concern.  While reading about their business practices and their obvious disregard for the welfare of the teenage population, I couldn’t help but view them as the epitome of Ebenezer Scrooge.

I was shocked to read about some of the desires, and practices people would acquire just based on peer pressure, and the messages sent out by the popular media.  Practices that most people would regard as insane are now becoming sought after and accepted based on the ideas and feelings of somebody else.

The author does a great job at describing some of these outrageous practices, and the reasons people give for indulging in them.  With this new information, I still have a difficult time seeing how hanging from the ceiling with meat hooks inserted into various parts of my body, or splitting my tongue to look like a lizard or snake, would give me better control over my body, or bring me to a new level of spiritual consciousness.

Truly the one that baffled me the most was the desire of people to contract AIDS.  I know I can’t buy into the idea that it is a “turn on” to become infected with HIV.  One of the people stated it had “a strong erotic appeal”.  I think this goes beyond anything the media has done, honestly I think the must be a result of some form of brain damage.

I did enjoy the message of hope he gave at the end of the article.  There are a lot of bad influences in the world today, I don’t think there is any disputing that.  I am a firm believer in the importance of the family in a young person’s life.  .  I think the overall message the author wanted to give, relates to the importance of the family in a young person’s life.  I feel if a young person growing up has a strong positive family influence in their life, they will grow up and become a good member of society.