Surely all we need is a modicum of common sense to see the difference between songs which put over a particular point of view and songs which offend major sensibilities. Trouble seems to be that common sense is indeed far from common:-(

Songs which portray an historic or even current fight against genuine oppresion are vastly different to songs which incite people to hatred against another group of people.

Songs which cleverly, and often humourously, point out flaws in any political systems are not likely to cause revolution but may lead to reform. Songs which simply attack individuals are likely to stir trouble.

Songs of cruelty to animals are OK in an historic content but not acceptable if they urge people to continue barbarity.

Songs telling of the child abuse inflicted by mine and mill owners or, more recently, human trafficers, form an important social document. Any which glorify the abusers should never be heard.

The list could go on but hopefuly most people will understand the line, even if sometime wavey and blurred. Those that cannot or will not see the difference need, at the very least, some serious education. Or maybe some songs writing about them?

DeG