Wow! "It's ignorant and it makes country music sound ignorant."

Isn't that a classic case of the pot calling the kettle black? Who in recent history has made it sound more ignorant than the Dixie whatevers?

I think the whole point of "Beer for My Horses" is contained in this line:

"A man had to answer for the wicked that he done."

What a novel idea in these days of "It's ALWAYS somebody else's fault!"

I also do not believe the song is about lynching any one person in particular, or any person of color either. Where is Guest getting all this insider information? Or is he/she just trying to pretend they know Willie, Toby Keith, and the music industry better than anyone else on this forum? And before you start, Guest, I will freely admit ignorance as to all those things, except as part of the public who actually BUYS the music I like.

And yes, it's an age thing, Guest. And a serious difference in attitude. I cannot see where taking a bit more responsibility for actions is a bad thing. Do bad things, take the consequences.

Lin