It is Wednesday, 11:46 am and I sit at my desk trying to concentrate on cataloging books, but all I hear is boom...boom...boom. My office is located at the center of the library and I can hear the vibrations of someone's music. It is very distracting, I find myself mentally going boom...boom...boom and catch myself bobbing my head to the beat. What is with these folks that think other people want to listen to their music, not to mention the vulgar lyrics?
Don't get me wrong, I love to listen to music and I do turn it up when a hear a song that I like, but I'm always in motion when I listen to it loudly. If my music is turned up when I stop at a light, I immediately turn it down. Again, it all boils down to the lack of respect that is so prevalent in our society. I don't use obscene language, so why must I be exposed to it? People have the right to listen to whatever they choose, but don't force your choices on me. We have a noise policy on campus and if enforced would cut out some of this distraction. I know some cities have policies as well and offenders and given warning and citations for violating those policies. I know people will say that it is profiling because most music bangers are young Black men, but what else can we do to stop this madness?! I'm open to any and all suggestions. By the way, I can still hear the boom...boom...boom.
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