RUM DRINKING & MORALITY:

September 02-2010:

TO: http://propagandapress.wordpress.com/

RUM DRINKING & MORALITY:

It seems to me that certain performing artistes are using the cliché of Rum consumption to promote or glorify violent behavior within the Caribbean and Guyana. This is not something new to this region.

It is quite evident within the Reggae Camp, where songs express or promote violence against Homosexuals or (Batty Boys), as is commonly used in Jamaica.
Some advocate for the enactment of legislation to punish anyone who indulges in such social defamation of character. But how could anyone prevent others from speaking FREELY their views on any common issue of concern to them.

To legislate for curtailment of Free Speech, is an infringement on our Civil Rights To Free Speech.

Therefore, finding some other solution to educate, and castigate those who would use music, or the public arena to promote filth, racial prejudice, division among people or ethnic groups, must be sought and encouraged.

Derryck.
NYC.