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Dr. Jimmy
- Subject: Dr. Jimmy
- Date: Tue, 30 Jul 1996 12:46:46 -0400 (EDT)
>I've been reading the posts concerning the negative reactions to the
>reference to rape in this song, particularly Lauren's comments. I must admit
>that I was beginning to feel that perhaps something was wrong with me since
> I have never been upset by these lyrics. I've listened to this song for 23
>years, and am the mother of a 19 year old daughter, yet I am unable to take
>offense. BRAVO to Stacey for her comments. The lyrics are the strongest way
>to present the anger and frustration of the character. How naive to think
>that not uttering such hostility would mean that it did not exist in men. I
>certainly don't condone the act or the expression of it, but please allow us
>to get inside this character's head. Rock music has never been held to a PC
>standard, nor should it be!
>
>...........Barbara
Bravo! (There's nothing wrong with you.)
JenniferD
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