Listening To Teens, Not Just Demonizing Them


	Listening To Teens, Not Just Demonizing Them

aerynvala

5-22-2008 1:34 AM

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emo, music, my chemical romance, fall out boy, suicide, hannah bond

aerynvala says:

I listen to My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy and others that are called 'emo'. I know, from an adult perspective, that calling them suicide-promoting cults is a filthy lie. But it's really good to see a teenager eloquently saying it as well.

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5-22-2008 3:17 AM

alanocu

very appropriate title for the clip

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