Controversy Over a Word in Graham Parker’s Video
It is not clear that this is only a “political statement,” as Parker maintains.
Hasn’t anyone told Parker that nigger is used only by racists and Nazis nowadays?
Rock ‘n’ rollers need to aid in the education of this country, not reinforce ignorance by using racial slurs.
If you had wanted to educate or enlighten us, Mr. Parker, all your song would have to say is: They’ll never let any black man in / Why do you think they call it the White House.
ADAM GIFFORD
Beverly Hills
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