re: Civil War best GNR Song

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The song is neither racist nor homophobic. The story - from the standpoint of it's narrator - is one of marginalization and isolation. The message neither elevates whites to a position of superiority, nor condemns homosexuals/homosexuality. The "small town white boy" is expressing anger and uses offensive terms. The song is about recognizing and hearing that anger, without necessarily endorsing or approving the racist and homophobic undertones.

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I agree with this. I would compare it to rap lyrics which supposedly don't "endorse" but attempt to portray reality on the street.