Tsunami Parody Song, ..wtf.. Options

[Jen]

Apparently a New York radio station morning show made a parody song about the tsunami that includes racist, disrespectful, and offensive remarks towards its victims.

Go here for the full story. There is also a link up for you to download the song and listen to it.

I'm glad they are getting suspended. I think they should just get FIRED. This is absolutely sickening. I suggest you email or write these people and complain, etc. *sigh*

EDIT: Ok, it seems those links aren't working. You can download the song here.

Update on it: http://www.hiphopmusic.com/archives/000760.html. Sign the petitions..

This post has been edited by Jen: Jan 27, 2005 - 9:06 PM

[Mike]

I haven't listened to the song but I do believe in free speech and I do believe if people in general are sickened by this song that was obviously done to create controversy that they should just not listen to it.  Don't think I'm cold hearted because I do feel for those affected by the tsunami and contributed what I could just I believe in free speech and that if the public does not like it they can boycott it.
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The most basic component of freedom of expression is the right of freedom of speech. The right to freedom of speech allows individuals to express themselves without interference or constraint by the government. The Supreme Court requires the government to provide substantial justification for the interference with the right of free speech where it attempts to regulate the content of the speech. A less stringent test is applied for content-neutral legislation. The Supreme Court has also recognized that the government may prohibit some speech that may cause a breach of the peace or cause violence. The right to free speech includes other mediums of expression that communicates a message.


NOTICE : government may prohibit some speech that may cause a breach of the peace or cause violence

The right of free speech is often misunderstood

you can't just say whatever you want, it follows certain criteria