I wasn't sure if we were just getting silly (speaking for myself) or if people were still interested, so I'm starting a new thread. I thought maybe since we agreed and disagreed and persuaded and failed to persuade, now we could see if one of our favorite forces, music, could be used to solve or clarify some of the issues we raised. As I said, I do play all kinds of music (except for the obvious) for my students on the boombox every day, between classes and quietly while they are doing written assignments. What else? Midnight singing? Providing examples of real political speech (eg-Woody Guthrie, etc.)? It's a tricky prospect. Would love to hear ideas.

Chet W.