Hays Code

Back in the 1920s, there was a code put in place when Hollywood movies first became popular. The code was called the Hays Code. The purpose of the Hays Code was to create viewer friendly and appropriate movies. The code included everything from criminal crimes to the title of the movie. If this code was still used today, there is a good chance many movies today would not be released.
I understand why this code was put in place, because, like anything new and popular, movies could have been  anything... Anything filmmakers (ie. writers, producers, directors etc.) wanted them to be, so there had to be some kind of limit put on this. I personally think it was better for today's movies and movie industry that the code was placed back in the 20th century rather than now. The reason for my opinion is because some of the parts of the code seem very unrealistic, and rather ridiculous. My opinion could be ( and more than likely is) biased because I haven't been exposed to a time where the Hays Code was in action.
Some of the points in the code I think are not necessarily strange but unnecessary are:

• Crimes Against the Law
• Sex
• Vulgarity 
• Repellent Subjects
• Profanity

In the list above, all of these occur in real life. I'm not saying all of them are necessarily right, but they do happen. People commit crime of all serveries, sex (yes, the physical act  of, but also)- adultery, seduction, rape, etc, and the act of swearing all happen. By taking all of those things away, makes/made the movies unrealistic. But, it's double edged sword I suppose, because, by seeing these happen in the movies people are watching may sent the message that these acts are acceptable. To me, I think these things would happen regardless if they were in movies or not.
Some points in the code I think should still be kept are

• Obscenity
• Religion
• National Feelings

In this list, these things still do happen in real life, which proves the statement I previously stated, but these are the things that should be completely left out. These things happen in the world, but they shouldn't. Ridiculing religions, and disrespecting a country's flag is very unacceptable, with no exceptions.
Personally, I'm really glad this code is not implemented  in movies today, because I think they (eventually) they would all become the same. Even though to a certain point today they have... I think it would happen soon, and be even worse than today.