Richard,

A t-shirt that says "F**k you" or "dead girls can't say no" is NOT ART. It is vulgar, repulsive and the outward indication of an rude, self absorbed individual. That kind of garbage does not make someone think, it does not further the artistic discussion, it is just "in-your-face" trash that is an indication of just how far society in general has degraded. If you want to use such language and discuss such topics in the group you associate with, then fine. In a grunge rock setting that clothing is probably the norm, not the exception. That's fine. I'll never attend those venues. But in a general audience setting with a wide variety of people present, I would interpret the clothing as an insult. And believe me, it is worn with that intention. Not to educate, not to challenge, just to inflame and insult. And that, sir, is no way to treat someone for whom you should have some measure of respect.

Those of us who feel this way are NOT swine. Obscenities and vulgarities are NOT pearls.

Freightdawg