Do you agree with Rage Against the Machine using their status to reach youth with their political messages?

Great way to show the corruption in the government, and corrupted politics. In the USA the most, but there is corruption in all countries! RATM 4 EVER.

thats why i like this band...

I LoVE Them :)

i think the music is only for music.... and political area is only for political deals...
if people want to know what musicans think about politics then ppl can ask it to musicans... musicans are able to not answer! it is the right
if musicans want to say something about politics to ppl.. so... they can do it.. but ppl can not listen to it... there are too many fields to discuss the politics.. not only music... musican can use their hight satus for talking about it.. it will help them to be heard... but there is one TOOO thin moment: not everyone likes the politics, but they like music as art... talking about politics can spoils everything... there is no place for it... some policies can use the music for their dirty deals.. music is for souls.. politics - for brains

Everyone can have freedom of speech and freedom to assemble. We are talking about in America.

I realy like Rage Against the Machine. But, i don't agree with everything they say. It's their ability to ignite a riot that makes them dangerous. Never underestimate the power of mucic. What's awsome is that there's also Ron Paul's "Rally for the Republic". Both acts are trying to influence the Republican National Convention. I doubt that they'll listen though. Apparently, many people have something to say to McCain. I'm pretty stoked about the whole thing. I wish i was there.

but I wish more musicians used their voice for something positive instead of just talking about women and partying

RATM is not about women or partying.

not exaactly what I meant.......I love Rage cuzz they are different...I wish other musicians would use their voice for something positive instead of just talking about women and partying

Oh, i see. My bad.
Yeah, rage is pretty awsome in that way.
There are several other artists that use their music to send a political message: the Flobots, Immortal Technique.

..Tear gas and pepper spray.
Sounds like the good old days, no?
Anyways, any and every being has a right to a saying. Rise Against, for instance. Not nearly as highly regarded as RATM, but hey, they've got meaning in their lyrics, Slipknot too.
Anyone hear about the dog running for mayor? And winning? It's true. Do you think if that dog shat on political grass, it'd get tasered?


Probably, but a lot of people would probably be pissed off. And a bit amused. I think this might be something like that..

everyone has the right to free speech! and if the cops and government try to stop them then what message are THEY sending

Ya, they can but sometimes bands dont state the truth they just say their beliefs and not whats really wrong.

Good for them, not just saying mindless lyrics all day.
Their name is "Rage Against the Machine" for a reason.

go for it - this is exactly what celebrities should be doing - using their high profiles for more important purposes

let my favorite bands say it loud and proud

When are people gonna learn that ROCK shouldnt be political. Pearl Jam (yawn) and U2 (yawn) all pull that shit. You think just cause you sing in a fucking band that you're a politician? When I go to hear a band I love i want to FORGET about whats going on in this world for a couple hours and rock out! Look...I'm not here to talk politics ( #1 rule in life) i just cant stand when a musician or actor feels that their views mean something! Keep politics out of rock and find your own beliefs within yourself!
PS! a lot of these so called "politically aware" rock groups only do it for the recored sales...dont let em' fool ya. Many artists are as fake as the goverment officials you guys cant stand...

I agree , the are the only ones who can say "intelligent" things and make pressure on stupid people , make reactions and show that we live in something improved but it's not perfect . Rage Against the Machien is maybe one of the most intelligent and senseful band of the world and all of time because they sing interessant , true and intelligent thing not like " I am under my umbraelllllaaaaa " or somthing like that >< . RATM IS THE BEST EVER !

Why not? This is still America, right? You sure hear enough from the yo-yos in Hollywood come election time. Just because a certain genre of people don't fit into what the "right thinking"(no pun intended) people say they should, they should give up the right to speak at all? With all the laws and rules nowadays we live with, made by the people we supposedly elect in our society, this is swiftly becoming I shudder to think of.

it's the smartest way,I guess

i dont really care!

the turth

This band must be doing something the gov dont like, I mean tear gas to disperse a band excerising their RIGHT to free speech. It doesn't show much support for the people trying to make a difference. I say let the people speak there minds. The youth should also get some say, get Mr President to answer some questions the kids have, English PM Gordon Brown did it on youtube and "cleverly" avoided answering the questions by saying how the youth matter...cleary not. But at least its a start.

Everyone has opinions...some people just have more people to listen to them. : D

everyone has the right to express their opinions. and if it get people to think . . . then more power to them.

Rage has always made some of the greatest music and at the same time made their music a platform for their political beliefs. unlike most mainstream crap where the "artist" sings/raps about how much money they're makin, how many chicks they get, etc.

its dis mi favorite

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Everyone has the right to express thier views, and if a band wants to do so through their music, then so be it. Although, some fans may not agree with what a band has to say, it can kind of be uncomfortable I guess, but nobody is forcing people to listen to it.

Music, movies, etc is a great way to get masses involved in politics. Like Magzilla said, it's a great way to spread awareness and even educate some people in politcal views.

If you've got the means to spread your message to a wide variety of people, why not do so? I say use your status to promote what you believe in.

well yes. its a smart way to express their views. thats what musics about anyway right? expressing ones self.

we all have our rights, i dont think it irresponsible in anyway, but all celebrity/stars do it anyway, so why not them?

i don't think that people like bush will listen to rage against the machine.

yea,they can spread awarness that most ppl don't see

dont matter to me

great way to reach the youth

i don't really see what your asking with this question because i'm pretty sure youth don't have a say in the government. so no matter what we hear or what our favorite band has to say about the government, wont really make a difference if your under the age of 18 because we can't vote, people in the government could care less about the youth, they might say they do to get a few parents to go along with them. but they are a politician. do you really think that they care a great deal about people that will not help put them in office. don't get me wrong, they might care a little, but not like they actually care about voters. and besides people have their own choices to make. they can do what they want with their life and they can listen to whoever they choice to listen to whoever they want to listen to whether that be a presidential candidate or there favorite band.

i'll have to like listen to every thing they say because my dad and i have a competition on like naming songs

I DONT KNOW!

I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-a-n-c-e!!!!

they may as well use their influence to create political awareness...but that doesn't mean that everyone has to listen to them...