| | After a hard day's work of saving Africa, madonna likes to relax by putting on her favourite crown of thorns and stretching out on a cross. OK, that is a hard day's work for Madonna. It's a part of a concert of hers that NBC will air. They'll air the concert, not the crucifixion.
Christian groups vowed boycott if the clip was aired. Others are yelling free speech.
Here's what I say.
NBC has the final say.
NBC is probably more concerned about the bottomline. They probably are afraid of offending viewers. Their prerogative.
Madonna says she did not mean to offend, and I take her at her word. The way I took the Danish cartoonists at their word. However, like in that scenario, one must realise when one's work does offend. I'm not saying don't express yourself. I'm saying don't be so shocked when your expression is not broadcast, or is met with riots or burnings in effigy. Humans are touchy that way.
I personally do not find the crucifixion offensive. Just a little too... disco. I much preferred the classic wooden cross from Nas' "Hate me now".
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