Resign Marilyn Manson to His Record Label

Resign Marilyn Manson to His Record Label

Started
February 4, 2021
Petition to
Loma Vista Recordings
Signatures: 4,342Next Goal: 5,000
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Why this petition matters

Started by Daemon Kleppinger

The presumption of innocence, as stated by the Cornell Law School via their website, is "One of the most sacred principles in the American criminal justice system, holding that a defendant is innocent until proven guilty" [1]. It is stated by Wikipedia, to be " - an international human right under the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 11." [2]

Although Brian Warner, known by his stage name 'Marilyn Manson', may have accusations against him regarding allegations of abuse, we the people, who have signed this petition, firmly believe in the presumption of innocence, that a person, be they male, female, non-binary, or other, remains innocent until proven guilty regardless of the accusations held against them. As Marilyn Manson fans we do not condone non-consensual sex, violence, physical or mental abuse, grooming, gas-lighting, or victim-blaming of any kind. While we find these horrific allegations against Manson disturbing and do not wish harm on any person, we believe that due to insufficient evidence regarding these allegations, Brian Warner, like every other human being, is entitled to the presumption of innocence and has therefore not been made guilty by accusation alone. 

It has recently been made apparent through news and social media that the artist, Marilyn Manson, has been dropped from his record label due to allegations that have not been backed by sufficient evidence. These accusations remain no more than accusations in the eyes of the law and those who have signed this petition. As supporters of Marilyn Manson's art and music, we believe that this has been a cruel act of injustice, as Brian Warner resumes legal innocence until otherwise proven guilty. 

According to mentalhealth.org.uk:

"Making art can enable people to take greater responsibility of their own health and wellbeing by helping maintain levels of independency and curiosity and improve the quality of life by bringing greater joy" [3] "As we’ve noted: engaging in arts, social activities, and interaction within our communities can help with major challenges such as aging and loneliness. It can help to boost confidence and make us feel more engaged and resilient. Besides these benefits, art engagement also alleviates anxiety, depression, and stress." [4] "Arts and creativity are an important part of the programs we run at the Mental Health Foundation, art can be a different and fun way to express and talk about emotion." [5] - Jolie Goodman, Programmes Manager for Empowerment and Later life.

"I think art is the only thing that's spiritual in this world" [6], "Music is the strongest form of magic" [7], "I couldn’t live without doing what I wanted to do. So at the same time, I have to be willing to die for it.”[8] - Marilyn Manson 

As supporters of the artist, Marilyn Manson, we believe art is important to the artists' psychology, and impairing their ability to produce art can negatively impact their mental health. While we do not support domestic abuse, violence, or rape, hearsay is hearsay and accusations remain accusations until the innocent are proven guilty.  By dropping Mr. Warner from his label, he is being unfairly crippled as an artist, as it impairs his ability to release music in addition to unjustly hurting his reputation and career. We find this to be an immoral act of abhorrent, greed-ridden, self-preservation on Loma Vista's behalf, as it violates the presumption of innocence and hurts Mr. Warner as a person and as an artist.  As people who believe the innocent remain innocent until proven guilty, we object to Loma Vista's decision to remove ‘Marilyn Manson’ from their record label and demand they re-sign the artist in addition to issuing a public apology for their act of bias discrimination regarding allegations that lack sufficient evidence. 

[1] ] Presumption of innocence. (2021). LII / Legal Information Institute. https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/presumption_of_innocence

[2] Wikipedia contributors. (2021, February 2). Presumption of innocence. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presumption_of_innocence

[3] [4] [5] How Arts Can Help Improve Your Mental Health. (2020, August 6). Mental Health Foundation. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/how-arts-can-help-improve-your-mental-health#:%7E:text=The%20arts%20valuable%20role%20in%20mental%20health%20is%20being%20recognised&text=It%20can%20help%20to%20boost,alleviates%20anxiety%2C%20depression%20and%20stress

[6] Tanners, J. (2016, August 25). The World According to Marilyn Manson. Complex. https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/2013/12/marilyn-manson/305300

[7]  Manson. (2021). A quote by Marilyn Manson. Goodreads. https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/39773-music-is-the-strongest-form-of-magic

[8] The Editors. (2019, September 11). 105 Marilyn Manson Quotes (About Life, Love, Art & Music...). UpJourney - Live a Happy, Healthy and Successful Life. https://upjourney.com/marilyn-manson-quotes

 

 

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