HOW is it that the film Billy Elliot has provoked so little criticism of the excessive amount of obscene language it includes?
Whatever the ratings, the film is obviously aimed at young people, taking into account the child star and the subject matter of ballet.
A video version is highly publicised too, but I am not certain of the "bleeping out" of objectionable words.
Tony Blair said he would tackle the 'yob' element in society. It is the responsibility of film, television producers and particularly, Parliament to show more concern.
Lack of reasonable censorship over many years lies at the core of wayward behaviour, but political parties seem blind to the fact.
Clive H Searby,
Grove Park, Beverley.
Updated: 10:54 Friday, May 25, 2001
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