Madonna & War

[Almighty Colin]

Saw an interview with Madonna last night. She said she has decided not to release her new video that carries an anti-war message to MTV right now. She said something like "This is supposed to be a democracy and I should be able to say whatever I want and I can't."

Her definition of "democracy" aside, the government isn't preventing her from exercising her right to free spech. She can say whatever she wants. It takes great courage to say something that will be unpopular with a large group of people. She may have and exhibit that courage or she may not. I don't know if the record company or MTV has put pressure on her or whether she has made her own decision regarding this but she can, at any time, say what she wants.

Democracy intact. The same forces that cause people to purchase music of artists they like and appreciate for whatever reason - and there are many - can cause them to dislike you and your music. Obviously Madonna is aware of that and she is exhibiting wisdom in not releasing an anti-war message video in the US right now.

Courage versus Wisdom. She's exercising her will.