Michael,

I didn't actually express any opionion on Rap music--just to clarify, I didn't post because I wanted argue any kind of point about any kind of music--

My reaction was entirely to the idea that someone would express pleasure at the brutal murder of another human being, and only because they didn't happen to like the music that they entertainer performed--

As a performer and an entertainer, in a community that includes many performers and entertainers, I would have thought that you would have had a little more feeling for fellow performers--

As to what you like or don't like, that is strictly up to you, and as far as I am concerned, there is no need for us to either agree or disagree--

I do appreciate your comments, and they do help me to understand that your original remark was more figurative than it seemed--