It seems to be a day of stories about concerns over what pop artists have to say about issues. Pink is one of the most outspoken of current top female pop artists. She has been lauded for her efforts to encourage young girls to turn against negative female stereotypes in her song “Stupid Girls.” However, when she takes on President Bush it apparently is too much for some in authority.
As reported this morning in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, a 10-year-old in Coral Springs, Florida, has been barred from singing the Pink song in a school talent show. The song has been deemed inappropriate and too political. The girl’s mother believes her daughter should be lauded for choosing to sing a song with lyrical substance. Molly, the 10-year-old who choose the song, thinks the song is “really cool” because it speaks about important subjects like war and homelessness. Molly also liked how the song addresses the President directly. “He should try to listen to what other people say, not just himself.”
From South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Posted May 5 2006
A 10-year-old Coral Springs girl won’t be allowed to sing a controversial President Bush-bashing ballad at her school talent show after her principal deemed it inappropriate and too political.
The song, Dear Mr. President, performed and co-written by the singer Pink, criticizes the president for the war in Iraq and other policies, including his stance on gay rights.
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Dear Mr. President.
thanks for the US value of freedom of speech……but only if we say what you want to hear right?
We need people like Pink to keep on expressing their opinions and keeping it real, this song rocks!!!
P.S. All the dictatorships in the world have started by the governments slowly taking away rights, such as freedom of speech, lets hope that America does not go down that same path. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and should be free to express their thoughts and ideas….isnt that what being a “free” country is all about?
excellent post. I haven’t heard this news over in Australia. It sounds like people every where are getting a little sick of Bush.
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hey ! i am just like molly but instead i needed to pick my favorite singer and it is pink ! ilove pink cuz every song she rights there is a messgae with it ! i find dear mr.president is the best
it makes u think soo much and i have listen to it soo much i think i know where u were redy to ich a cough ! hahah … i nver got sick of it and i saw u at the grammy awards show that presintation and i am did that at my shcool everyone hade totally different style of music but not as big as a message ! i made my teacher cry cuz she finally understood it is a FREE country right bouch !!! u rocked it girl dont hesatate keep on going until he finally gets it !
P!NK IS THE BEST WOMAN EVER LIVED!!
P1nk for president!