[thechat] re: Eminem & free speech

Erika Meyer emeyer at lclark.edu
Wed Jul 3 14:42:00 CDT 2002


The problem with Eminem & similar, I believe, is mainly political, not moral.

Check this:
http://www.wired.com/news/print/0,1294,49682,00.html

and this:
http://www.yourrevolutionisbanned.com/

Everyone knows that sexual references are part of hip-hop (& rock n'
roll).  But when you start getting powerful... WATCH OUT!  Somehow
Eminem being white is an issue.  WTFever.

Focusing your indignation on stuff like rock lyrics is easier than
focusing on the real criminals who sit respectably behind desks while
planning world destruction,

"Your Revolution" is still banned... God forbid a woman write an
angry song about empowerment against exploitation...

Well... now Eminem is an advocate for free speech.

Rock on, Eminem...

E

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