PDQ - First, I have nothing against rap. I agree that rap has strong political content and attitude. I am not a fan of style, but I do appreciate what the artists are doing.

I see your point about "protest overload", but I'm not sure if I agree.   I think part of the issue is that most protest songs tend to preach to the choir.   That isn't a bad thing, but it does tend to create an "overload" of sorts.   

Ed - I guess I am missing the point because I don't understand what you are trying to say.   My "point" was that this discussion should not turn into an arguement for rap music, pro or con.   That has been discussed in other threads.   The "rap is music" discussion really doesn't have anything to do with Kendall's request for a discussion of where are the protest singers.