On Joe's observations re the difference in American and European thinking; it is a very interesting cultural difference and it's good to see some sensible discussion about the socio-political backdrop to music of whatever kind.

In America, there seems to be the tradition, from the Constiution I suppose, of the luxury, if one can call it that, of true unfettered freedom of speech, although I'm sure my American cousins would have something to say about that in the light of Patriot Act etc but nevertheless, in Europe the contrast is, under the ECHR, it's legitimate to fetter freedom of speech for example to protect public order.

That contrast is interesting and makes a very interesting European backdrop to protest songs or political songs generally but I think it's probably stretching academic legitmacy to overly analyse this song as such. Surely, anyone with respect for human life would have to concede that whilst this song is by objective definition 'music', most right thinking folk probably wouldn't give it house-room.

It's basically a racist rant set to music and I'm sure we can all think of more worthy topics to discuss.