Whoops...I was about to say...In this example, the radio guy misreads Earle altogether, doesn't understand some basic literary techniques, and exposes himself as naive. I suspect he is offended personally, but chooses to temper his expression of it by hiding behind his interest group of choice. Amateur psychology on my part, sure, but so what. At least I'm not abusing the airwaves with it.
God bless Steve Earle.
Peace, Mooh.