Ethics and Art: Did "13 Reasons Why" go Too Far?

Art has for a long time been used to spread messages about social issues, as it allows activists to propagate their messages through means that are accessible to all. This method has been used by individuals from all sides of the political and social spectrum, from propaganda posters in Nazi Germany to more recent prideful images celebrating the gay community. The effectiveness of this means of communication is undeniable, though ethical questions arise around the issue of what types of images are inappropriate to show, no matter the message. Since the release of its first season on March…