October 9th, 2003
I was reading CNN today and saw an article where Bruce Springsteen was refused a police escort because he performed a song called, “American Skin (41 Shots).” The song was inspired by a true story where a West African immigrant named Amadou Diallo was shot by four NY officers.
My question is when did telling the truth become something you should be punished for? Whatever happened to freedom of speech? Is it only appropriate if the majority agrees with what you are saying?
I support my local police. I think they do a very difficult job for very little money. I just think it’s a sad day when a songwriter can’t write about events happening in the world without having to worry about being punished.
