Who's doing the kicking and beating is secondary to the question raised by Les, which I believe was about the song's current viability as entertainment.

My opinion about the song's appeal and why audiences might not be amused by it today still stands.

Your opinion differs? Fine with me, but in cases like this singers shouldn't be surprised if some of the people they're singing to are offended.

I'm not saying they should or shouldn't be offended. I'm explaining why I think they are.