RUM DRINKING & MORALITY:

[DerryckMimbari]

http://guyanaatthecrossroads.blogspot.com/

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.