Roe at 30: Everybody hurts
Published January 22, 2003
Contemplating the agony of abortion last weekend as the 30th anniversary of Roe approached, Brother Steve was struck by songs about abortion. He agreed that Ben Folds' "Brick" was a great song, but questioned the viewpoint. "If it was a sad day for the should-have-been daddy, what must it have been like for the "choice?"
Twenty four hours later, he had an answer written and recorded: "I'm a Choice, Not a Child." DOWNLOAD THIS SONG
The song actually truly has NO political content; it's not about public policy one way or another. Inevitably it will be viewed through the ideological lenses of each listener. However, I would urge you to listen to it instead as a song, judging it based on melody and song structure, and soul.
- Roe at 30: Everybody hurts
- Published: January 22, 2003
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- Filed Under: Music: Alternative Rock, Music: Folk
- Writer: Al Barger
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This is a fucking gorgeous song. I love it. Twisted and beautiful with a point.