Lady Gaga Isn't Allowed to Perform in Indonesia: Fair or Foul?

It's not as if she is saying that all those things are true. Songwriting is a form of expression. In essence, it is an expression of either her opinion or her attempt at putting ideas that are already out there in a musical way. Illuminati, conspiracy theories, and gay marriage are out there. Just because she gives us her take on them doesn't make it a bad influence. By that logic, you must have issues with anyone who speaks their take on things.

Also, bizarre clothing? She just has a different sense of style. Fashion again, is also a form of expression. Everybody's opinion on things differ. What's bizarre to you might be fun for her. Personally, I enjoy seeing all the outfits she wears. At the very least, it entertains.

Again, the Islamic religion causing trouble with their screwed up beliefs. They deny everybody else a good time. I personally dont care for Lady Gaga but i see nothing wrong with her performing for the people that want to see her. The Islamic radicals threaten trrouble and everybody bows to their ass. To hell with them. Show some backbone and kick their asses.

Again, ignorants vomiting the stupidity they are shoved down their throat by the media. Opposingly to people like you, Muslims do not tolerate their women to go around naked on stage and sing nonsense lyrics. And whether you like it or not, Islam will always rise above your hatred, just get over it if you don't like it.

Do you call exploiting their bodies for money a right?? I'm calling this promiscuity and an offense to women's rights of preserving their dignity.

Besides, I took the time to follow your link and I assure you that many of these are either completely false, or resulted from misinterpretations of the law derived from Islam (shari'a). Remember, religious teachings and guidance is one thing, the way people look at it is another. The same thing happened in Christianity, does the religion allow popes and clerical figures to take advantage of their status and control ignorant masses? I highly doubt it, but it still happened.

yea, they like their women to wrap up with only their eyes showing. They dont let them leave the house unless a male relative is with them.. To hell with Islam. Islam is not rising, actually its going away slowly.

I believe it was mostly christians that were protesting.

Why not? Maybe would have boost the country.

Islam is a barbaric, misogynistic cult whose followers are kept intentionally ignorant so that they continue to comply. For women, Islam is a death sentence or at least a prison. Islam is completely incompatible with western civilization and should be banned from every civilized country.

They are free to do what they want to do. Islamist want to control women and keep them on the bottom rung of the ladder.

I'll correct you again, it's not controlling women, it's protecting. Huge difference. You can look at it your own way but that's how it is. And don't tell me that Muslim women are forced to wear the hijab because it's only the case in few conservative families. It should actually be by faith. The closest example I can give is how my mother is a devout Muslim but still does not wear it. Does my father hit her for that? Hell no, and he definitely can't do it without severe consequences!!

I dont need to be corrected when im telling the truth. You are very misinformed. In Saudi Arabia women are still not allowed to even drive a car. Therefore they cant work making them virtually a prisoner in the home. In the womens apparell store at the malls a man is the salesman. This makes it very awkward for the women when buying undergarments.

I'm not misinformed, I am Muslim and I live in a Muslim country so I know exactly what kind of horrible things can occur in the Muslim world, many of which we try to get rid of ourselves because they survived since the pre-Islamic era or simply because some people dictated some crazy stuff for their own benefit.
I said the same thing in another comment, and that's valid regardless of the religion we're talking about: there's a difference between rules dictated by the laws of a religion and how people decided to apply them or misinterpret them. I could go on and on about this matter but I can't keep wasting my time here (I noticed that you've already approved one of the other girl's pictures). You and others chose to limit your view on Islam on what you're shown everyday by anti-Muslim media until you became the same yourselves. I would have gladly answered your questions about any matter regarding our religion and our societies but I can't tolerate somebody who's openly spreading hatred against my religion.

I agree. They dont want females having a job or an education for that matter. Muslims are the most hated group of religious nuts out there. They say all muslims are not like that. Well if that so then why dont we hear the good ones speak out against it ? I know. They will be killed if they do.

Indonesia is an Islamic Republic and home to more followers of Islam than any other country on the planet. Supposedly, this is a "moderate" country as compared to anything on the Arabian peninsula, but when push comes to shove, Islamic concerns trumped a sold out venue. Take this as a warning of things to come, particularly in Europe.

im indonesian and indonesia is not islamic republic. honestly most of indonesians are disappointed. its all because of extremist religion protest, FPI. even most muslim in indonesia does not agree for this cancellation.

They are worried some radical nutcase muslim is going to tie a bomb to his chest and blow up some people. How screwed up is that.

There is a scary local precedent for that in the form of the Bali bombings that went down not long after Nine Eleven.

there are more local artists in indonesia that is more porn and have no musical skill just clearly showing their body. FPI never protest them. Include the local porn tv, movie and magazine. ITs just not fair. Its more to political rather than religious issue. Religious is just a mask for politic importance.

Thank you for the clarification. Time for me to do some more homework. I still get a little nervous when one of our Supreme Court Justices recently told the Egyptians that South Africa had a better Constitution than the USA.

I believe if we the people don't get responsible, this will happen here in AMerica.

It's their country, for Heaven's Sake, so if they choose not to want a performer to appear there, that is their right as a sovereign nation.

in fact its all just political importance hides behind religion mask. There are more local artists showing their body zero for their art skills in indonesia. They are never banned. Beside, I believe most indonesians even muslims dont agree for this cancellation.

It's their country and so their decision. None of our business. If it was up to me i would deny her oxygen.

but its not indonesians majority opinion. Its political importance hides behind religious mask. Its supported by goverment.

they took a poll did they?

She is an Illuminati idol. so its good.. its fair...

When you hie to freakdom, you get noticed....and not always the way you'd like to be.

compared to indonesia local movies and artists that is actually really showing pornography not art skills.. gaga is much better. she is weird yes but she is really great musicians. and both pics above is not a porn at all. its just weird but she is much better rather than those terrorist labeled as "islam" or FPI.

In the end it keeps her and the people who want to watch her safe, and why spend the money for a concert when it is a 70% chance it would be canceled because of danger issues?

For her and everyone with her it is best for the safety of all....These other countries are totally unpredictable in most ways....The thing that bothers me the most is that Indonesia is allowing itself to be dictated to by these Islamic extremists, shame on them.

Where does it say stopped because of Islamic extremist threats? The police spokesperson says "stopped by the people".

police supports FPI. they never banned local artists that is more exposing their body for pornography. Its clear for political issue hide behind religion masks.

Thank you for your reply to uninformed,,,explains it well...

What do you think the "Islamic Defenders Front" is.....they are the problem, and are controlling the entire situation, the police, and the country...because they are being allowed to.

I have to say i think its fair being a fan of hers. I dont want to see her hurt. If they'er gonna hurt her all cause she's not religiously conservative. Well they mind as well be cave men.That was a smart thing, all those islamic fundamentalist are conservative stiffs. Both sides have pros and cons

I say let her perform, let the terrorists torture her like her music and style tortured my eyes and ears.

Muslim extremists threaten everyone's safety and peace, here's a good example of their true nature. YES SOME MUSLIMS ARE NICE BUT SO ARE SOME PITBULLS.