I really liked the discussion we had today about Bono in South Africa regarding the “Shoot the Boer” song. I agree with what was said in class today about him not taking sides on the issue. It’s really hard for a celebrity to please everybody when they’re asked questions regarding political issues. Regarding the issue itself, I think that there shouldn’t be songs such as this because they’re only influencing more racism and awful behavior, however, in the United States; this is protected under our free speech. I think that people should be allowed to express their opinions or thoughts, but not if it’s going to go too far and start killings such as with the farmers South Africa. I don’t think Bono was advocating for songs with this kind of message, but rather expressing that people should be careful of what they say, how, and when they say it.
Laura Kalinowski Post #24
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