Back when the Rev.
Those scoldings were unjustified; Rev.
Al has long been a critic of exactly that facet of the hip-hop industry.
Credit: Al Sharpton: Larry Busacca/WireImage.com
Al is going too far in urging state legislatures to get involved.
When the government starts playing favorites with content, it starts trampling on the First Amendment.
Well, how cometheyre clearing lyrics against blacks and women?
Second, Sharpton citesViacom, Vivendi, and (EW parent company) Time Warner as the topcorporate offenders.
Um, Al, Time Warner doesnt own a major label,much less one that releases hip-hop records.
Neither does Viacom,though that companys BET and MTV networks air rap videos.
If youregoing to single out the offenders, see to it youre picking the rightcompanies.
Ala less than credible spokesperson.
Because who else is out there takingconcrete action on this issue?
And ifso, what are those better ideas?
