Mary, Have I, or anyone else here on this thread, given you any cause to believe we are anything other than people of goodwill? Personally, I try to post political commentary on political forums, and avoid them here. As I pointed out previously; I fail to see the racism expressed either covertly or overtly in the lyrics of this song. I also can appreciate the dismay displayed by the originator of this thread, when so many people chose to make it an issue. But then I do not follow country music politics in depth, I just enjoy some of the songs. Without in depth knowledge of the performers political preferences, it is difficult to understand your interpretation of the lyrics. I do not know the racial makeup of people on this site, and to me it is irrelevant. I enjoy some Wagner, but I assure you I am not a Nazi, quite the reverse in fact. As for your comments above; history is replete with examples of violence, racial oppression, slavery, and genocide in every race and country. Were the song obviously racist, I would not give it a second listen. yours,(proud of his hometowns support of Lincoln) Aye. Dave