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Old 07-16-2012, 05:50 PM   #35 (permalink)
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No. There's a difference between differing views and singing about said different views.

I don't listen to Public Enemy for the same reason I don't listen to Prussian Blue or Elephant Man. Why would I, as a practicing homosexual, want to listen to an artist who legitimately thinks I should be killed?

Your logic makes no sense.
So, what if a group makes statements you disagree with but doesnt put such messages in the music?

You seemed to hint that this would be unacceptable:

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But in all seriousness, I just can't support or enjoy music that's personally attacking me or sending across a message that I believe is 100% WRONG. Public Enemy fall under that category for homophobic lyrics and public statements. And if you cannot comprehend that, you head needs adjusting.
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