This is NOT a pro-lynching song

[BPPLEE]

Those are two separate actions. Again, the post I replied to was only talking about the cussing part.

If you cuss someone out then assault them you will be arrested for assault. That doesn’t violate your freedom of speech

 

[RocksInMyHead]

If you cuss someone out then assault them you will be arrested for assault. That doesn’t violate your freedom of speech

I'm aware. Again, we were only talking about the cussing part. The lyric is not "cuss out a cop AND spit on his face".

 

[Belk]

The lyrics say “Cuss out a cop, spit in his face “ it’s not just about language. Spitting on someone is assault.

Which has nothing to do with the response I quoted which specifically called out the "Cussing out the cops" as distinct.

 

[KCfromNC]

"Cuss[ing] out a cop" is not exactly just "saying the wrong thing" as you've implied.

Do you feel that action justifies vigilante violence against the person doing so? Or is the song wrong in calling for such?

 

[BPPLEE]

Which has nothing to do with the response I quoted which specifically called out the "Cussing out the cops" as distinct.

Then you are not discussing the song.

 

[probinson]

Do you feel that action justifies vigilante violence against the person doing so? Or is the song wrong in calling for such?

Can you point out where the song calls for violence?

I am glad to see we've moved on from the blatant mischaracterization of "saying the wrong thing". That's progress. I guess.

 

[probinson]

I believe the point is that it's not illegal to cuss out a cop. That's generally considered to be protected speech under the First Amendment. Therefore, one should be free to "try that in a small town" as much as one likes without fear of reprisal.

It may not be illegal, but it's also not exactly advisable in ANY size town. You're very likely to encounter some form of reprisal if you cuss out a cop anywhere.

 

[probinson]

"Try that in a small town" is now #1 in country and #2 in all genres. Congratulations to those who were offended. You've made one of the least exciting, most musically mundane songs of all time a chart-topping hit. Well done.

 

[RocksInMyHead]

You're very likely to encounter some form of reprisal if you cuss out a cop anywhere.

Now that would be illegal. It's definitely not a small-town "feature" that should be celebrated.

 

[durangodawood]

"Try that in a small town" is now #1 in country and #2 in all genres. Congratulations to those who were offended. You've made one of the least exciting, most musically mundane songs of all time a chart-topping hit. Well done.

Thats the risk you take when critiququing culture objects. We've seen it work both ways. Are you suggesting people should refrain from criticism?

 

[probinson]

Thats the risk you take when critiququing culture objects. We've seen it work both ways. Are you suggesting people should refrain from criticism?

No, I'm reiterating what I said earlier, that being offended is almost always counterproductive. This is a prime example.

 

[probinson]

Now that would be illegal. It's definitely not a small-town "feature" that should be celebrated.

Of all of the many abhorrent things in countless songs that are glorified and celebrated, I find it interesting that you seem very concerned with reprisal about spitting in cops' faces.

 

[durangodawood]

No, I'm reiterating what I said earlier, that being offended is almost always counterproductive. This is a prime example.

Is it tho?

I'm not sure that throttling views was ever the point of public critique. I mean I watched the stupid video yet I have no problem adding to the view count. The point for me was to engage in public chat about social values and to get my pov out there, and maybe change some minds. (or have my mind changed if I was wrong to begin with.) If the price is Aldean gets an extra $0.000032 for my one stream of his vid, so be it.

 

[probinson]

Is it tho?

Absolutely.

and maybe change some minds.

Many minds were changed. That's why a mediocre song that was released a few months ago suddenly rocketed up the charts to #1.

 

[durangodawood]

Absolutely.



Many minds were changed. That's why a mediocre song that was released a few months ago suddenly rocketed up the charts to #1.

No. It wasnt people changing their mind about whether this song is offensive or not that made people watch or buy it.

 

[Belk]

Then you are not discussing the song.

K

 

[RocksInMyHead]

Of all of the many abhorrent things in countless songs that are glorified and celebrated, I find it interesting that you seem very concerned with reprisal about spitting in cops' faces.

1. I'm mainly concerned about your nonchalance over the violation of people's first amendment rights

2. I believe we were talking about cussing out cops, not spitting in their faces.

 

[BPPLEE]

1. I'm mainly concerned about your nonchalance over the violation of people's first amendment rights

2. I believe we were talking about cussing out cops, not spitting in their faces.

Then you’re not talking about the song

 

[RocksInMyHead]

Then you’re not talking about the song

K

 

[probinson]

1. I'm mainly concerned about your nonchalance over the violation of people's first amendment rights

2. I believe we were talking about cussing out cops, not spitting in their faces.

Just so I'm clear, you're good with reprisal for spitting in cops' faces, but you're not OK with reprisal for cussing out cops?