Ann: > See Ravi's sample letter he posted yesterday > Let us changed the subject of this post. LoL!
> I can see how this evokes strong images of gang-rape, the > objectification and derogatory references to women - in > the form of gang of boys, the usage of "it" to refer to > his wife and "my kingdom" that shows his sense of > portraying his wife's sexual organs as his private > property. > > I think I got defensive because of my attachment to my > role as an entertainer. I can now see that you are not > questioning my right and creative expression as an artist > and an entertainer. > > The fact that my GF gave a positive interpretation perhaps > shows the forgiveness, the acceptance of women. And perhaps, > sensing my initial unease - she was trying to make me feel > better. > > I can appreciate your perspective of the lyrics as > gang-rape and as being objectifying and degrading to women. > I also know get a sense that you are portraying the lyrics > as being alien to modern culture and not condemning my > artistic expression. > > Sorry I got off an tangent by calling you racist and I > suppose you are entitled your opinions and judgement and > call it as you see fit. We both here agree that artists > have a freedom to be provocative. > > Thank you - it was good a exchange and helps me understand > where you were coming from." > > > Choose your answer from the following choices: > > > > A. My statements about another poster's words, actions, > > veracity, motivations, or state of mine are right, and > > reflect reality. If the other poster disagrees, he/she is > > wrong, and is probably lying, insane, or demonstrating > > low character traits and malevolent intent towards me. > > > > B. My statements about another poster's words, actions, > > veracity, motivations, or state of mind are my opinion, > > based on my purely subjective analysis. If the other > > poster disagrees, he/she merely has a different opinion. > > > > Hint: One of these answers is sane. The other...not so much.
