Rap (and religion) are both technologies that give their users power to re-frame life's issues in ways that empower the user. Even if you don't believe in God, you have to admit that who believe people that God is on their side can achieve more in life, just as the people of Santo Poco were inspired to find the strength that they always had inside themselves. Sure any technology can be used for ill, but the answer isn't to be like the animals who haven't got the option to use the tools of higher human existence. Maybe if someone had found a way to connect with you when you were a young boylover you wouldn't be painted into the corner as you find yourself today. At this point you have no choice but to reject a society that has rejected you, but that wasn't always the case and it isn't the case for the younger generation coming up today. ![]() |