With popular songs becoming even more racier, it would be expected for the public to favor restricting the lyrics, but a poll by the First Amendment Center revealed that 67 percent of those polled said performers have the right to sing lyrics others might find offensive. This is in sharp contrast to the 55 percent supporting performers in 1994.
Speculation about the reasons for the support include the ideas that with the music industry fragmented fewer songs dominate broadcasting and gain widespread attention, and parents are more concerned about violent video games. -db
From a commentary for the First Amendment Center, July 14, 2011, by Ken Paulson.