"Independence Day" Writer Donates to Planned Parenthood in Sarah Palin's Name
Gov. Sarah Palin arrived on stage to the tune of "Independence Day" at a rally following last week's vice presidential debate. Shortly thereafter, songwriter Gretchen Peters did some independent thinking of her own. Believing that the GOP was taking her lyrics out of context, Peters is donating all her royalties during the election cycle to Planned Parenthood in Palin's name. In her own words, here's why:
"The fact that the McCain/Palin campaign is using a song about an abused woman as a rallying cry for their vice presidential candidate, a woman who would ban abortion even in cases of rape and incest, is beyond irony," she says. "They are co-opting the song, completely overlooking the context and message and using it to promote a candidate who would set women's rights back decades. I've decided to donate the royalties from 'Independence Day' during this election cycle to Planned Parenthood, in Sarah Palin's name. I hope with the additional income provided by the McCain/Palin campaign, Planned Parenthood will be able to help many more women in need."
This isn't the first time "Independence Day" has made waves. Martina McBride faced resistance at country radio when she released it as a single in 1994. It didn't even make the Top 10 but has since become her signature song, and the incendiary video won a CMA award. Later on, when Sean Hannity adopted it as the theme song for his conservative radio talk show, Peters sent pledges to ACLU, PFLAG and Moveon.org. Let freedom ring, indeed.
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RedMaZ says:
That’s great! Way to go Gretchen. Reminds me of when Reagan used Springsteens, Born in The USA in a speech. Goes to show how these politians, and right wingdinger commentators are out of touch. They probably think “Cheney’s Toy” by James McMurtry is a new action figure doll coming out just in time for Christmas. Politics and lunatics go hand in hand.
BigMouth says:
Do you people post this stuff to make people mad on purpose?
She’s “co-opting” her own song! its not about abortion, so where in the world does planned parenthood come in? go their website, and try to find where they offer council or shelter or anything other than the morning after pill? NOWHERE!
And, Sarah Palin is against abortion. That does not and has NEVER meant that a person wouldn’t support abused women, in the best way the know how. abortion is not the only option for abused women who get pregnant! there is always adoption. And not all abuse ends in a pregnancy. counciling is more needed for abuse victims than an abortionist is.
Gretchen is a fine songwriter, but she used this situation as a way to promote her views and beliefs and insult sarah palin. Giving money to the worlds biggest abortion providers in the name of someone who openly opposes it is so low i’m livid about it. I don’t care what she believes, thats entirely up to her. but she twisted the whole thing to suit her own position.
Kim says:
Great point bigmouth! thats really low; to dare speak for some else like that! that was an ad hominem attack and completely out of line! apparently the Left can’t stand up for what they believe in without having to insult and defame someone else. They all stand for tolerance and understanding of others as long as its not a conservative!
Freedom of speech and action: ethics, morals, and simple respect need not apply i guess.
BigMouth says:
hey Laurie,Why?!? I dare you to prove me wrong!! you didn’t even try! you just proved Kim right! told me to shut up because you disagree!! you didn’t counter what i said, or even offer another point. ethics, morals and simple respect need not apply! guess same goes for open debate! if you disagree just tell them to shut up and call then names! because there’s no way you can possibly be wrong!
And another thing, i wonder if Gretchen realizes that Palin’s lawyers can stop her from doing that.
Steph says:
CMT, take this one down. All of it. This is way too much. We don’t need this, and the story has nothing to do with entertainment news, which this site is supposed to promote. this seems like just another way to get people fired up about very very controversial issues. BigMouth, your first comment was the best. Yes, i do think sometimes they post things like this to make people mad.
Karen says:
I agree with Toby Keith on this one… They are going too far slamming Sarah Palin around. I respect her alot and will also be casting my vote for the McCain/Palin ticket. Enough is enough.
MissMurder says:
Yeah, its really getting out of hand. and CMT is not helping. Steph and Big Mouth are right; this was an attempt to get people worked up. Craig was not so subtle about what he thinks about it either,and i don’t think entertainment writers should do that.
I’m all for McCain Palin!
yippykyannie says:
Man. I LOVE that Gretchen Peters. :)
Casey says:
I think this story is so stupid. I really like Sarah Palin and respect her views. She could be the best thing that could ever happen to Washington. She is an everyday American unlike Obama, Biden and even McCain. They are typical politicians!!!!!! Wade up they are only telling us what we want to hear to get elected!!! We need someone outside of Washington to help straighten this crap up!!!!! Just because she doesn’t believe in abortion doesn’t mean she doesn’t stand up for women. To imply anything different is just ridiculous!!!! We are not all going to agree on this. This is why we live in the USA!!!!! How would Gretchen feel if I donated money to an organization she was opposed to? It’s just plain rude and disrespectful. I will NEVER knowingly listen to another song she has written again. FYI I’m for a womans right to choose!!!!!
PalinPower says:
BigMouth when a song writer sends her song out and does not hold all ties to it she can not sue, but that the answer to everything now. Let’s get mad and call our lawyers.Sean Hannity plays it everyday,and you know she loves it because it is more money in her pocket. Hannity has more listner than she will ever have. I never heard of her.
PalinPower says:
Sorry BigMouth just read all your blog and you where right. I have just can not get over the attacks on Gov. Palin. People have been so ugly and rude. This song writer wants her on agenda set and crossed the line.
Elissa says:
BigMouth, have you ever really thought about what it means to deny a rape victim an abortion? First she will endure 9 months of pregnancy. Then she’ll face the following horrendous choice: either to give up a child that is one half her own flesh and blood, or to keep a child that is one half her rapist’s own flesh and blood. That IS furthering the abuse she suffered. How can you not see that? I think it’s understandable for the songwriter to object to Palin — who would enforce the above scenario if she had her way — using her song to further her own agenda.
Casey says:
Elissa I completely agree with you on the right to choose. My only question is, what in the world does her song have to do with abortion?
You are NEVER going to get someone who is pro life to change their opinion on this subject. Just like no one could change yours or mine.
Another question do you agree with her donating money to planned parenthood in Palin’s name?
Gayle says:
Well, I love Martina McBride and think Gretchen Peters is very talented….but she is obviously offended by Governor Palin. So she (songwriter) donates money to organizations that do some things right, but in my opinion, some things wrong. I think it is fine to report the news, but the writer seemed biased, and I detected a bit of joy in comparing freedom and independence to giving funds to a liberal cause. Ok, now why is this on a CMT blog? This is suitable for any political
website, but not a supposed objective/entertainment arena. Come on CMT, country music via yall’s promotions should be a talent showcase and entertainment driven!
hotelmotel says:
I see no reason why this should not be on a CMT blog.
I’d add that right wing groups have the right to appropriate “Independence Day” for their own uses, and Peters has the right to claim that such appropriations miss the point of the song.
For all the politics involved, there seems to be a relevant issue related to music: to what extent does a songwriter (or artist) have control over how his or her product is used by others, once that product is released?
This is a serious question.It is entirely appropriate for CMT to post a blog on this.
beau says:
lol.. so not only do conservatives reserve the right to tell women how to deal with their own bodies, you now think you can tell a woman songwriter what the lyrics her song mean. hilarious.
do right-wingers ever re-read their own thread comments before posting? spelling and editing would suggest not…
and i know plenty of ‘pro-lifers’ who have come to their senses. tragically , this usually occurs once the problem (of an unwanted pregnancy) actually ENTERS THEIR LIVES IN A MEANINGFUL WAY.
hotelmotel is correct. if palin had arrived on a tractor, it would be political news AND big news for the farm equipment enthusiasts too. duh.
Elissa says:
Casey,
I don’t think her song has anything to do with abortion specifically. But it does have to do with a woman escaping an abusive, violent situation. Palin denying rape victims the right to choose how to deal with a resulting pregnancy, or the police charging rape victims for their own rape kits under her administration, could be seen as insensitivity to victims at best, and sadism toward them at worst. So I can see how it would be upsetting for the songwriter to have her song appropriated for this woman’s campaign.
The whole donation to Planned Parenthood in Palin’s name, though, is something I’ve resisted. I’ve gotten many e-mails exhorting me to do that, but I don’t feel the need to goad her in that way. I respect her right to her own personal convictions. Until or unless she’s in a position to legislate according to those convictions, I wouldn’t choose to antagonize her on that front.
David says:
How do you liberals even wake up each afternoon.
elsietee says:
There was absolutely no reason for her to choose to donate money to organizations that stand for things that Sarah Palin is against, and use Sarah’s name on the donation, except out of hatefulness and spite. That is a prime example of the “tolerance” of the kooky left-wing radicals.
beau says:
not sure about anyone else, david, but i wake up each morning in sunny Australia, where we have just come together to kick out our backwards conservative government. since then, things are better. much better. we’ve signed kyoto, made some progress with indigenous relations, released some refugees from prison, and other liberal stuff. come join us on the sunny side. we care about other people, not just ourselves and our bank balances. we think things that ACTUALLY affect us matter, rather than made up religious mumbo-jumbo and wars on adjectives. we think women have rights beyond the right to be a “mom”, and the right to remain silent. and we have all the best music. unless you really dig Billy Ray Cyrus, of course.
Stephen says:
Haha, why doesn’t she just go ahead and write a check for $10 now to donate?
Ricky McDermon says:
Peters is so wrong! I will not buy any song penned by this woman! I will not sell any in my record store! This is just plain treason against the very people that have made her a very wealthy woman! Country music songwriters, for the most part, are true red-blooded Americans; the kind that Hank sings about in many of his songs. I’d like to see Ms. Peters talk all this BS with a very lovable “Redneck Woman” also named Gretchen! This lady should have kept this crap to herself! Just plain pissed-off in Middle Georgia, USA!
Andrea says:
Sarah Palin is the one who use a song without asking for things the song and the songwriter doesn’t stand for.
And now the songwriter takes the money she make with this usage of her song and donates it for an organisation that fits her opinion and the song she wrote.
Gretchen has all the right to do it.
I think songwriter should be asked before politians use there song for their campaigns.
Let songwriters write a song for your campaign or ask and respect the opinion of the songwriters! If you do so things like that would never happen.
I’m not talking about politics I’m talking about the respect for the songwriters.
RedMaZ says:
Absolutely right Andrea. Just think, if Palin, and Hannity would’ve really listened to the song, and understood it’s meaning, they probally never would’ve of used it in the first place now would they? Instead they take the hook line and chorus, and change the definition of the song for their own political gain, or recognition. They are the ones who are wrong. Bottom line is…seeing that Peters wrote the song…she obviuously had the first word, and in every situation since, she’ll have the last word.
RedMaZ says:
dang! it’s early. typo…probably, obviously.
Anyway…I will always support the artist Gretchen Peters in this situation. If you’re going to use the song, know the meaning of it!
ROSEBUD says:
Wow it’s 6 in the morning and this liberal is already up!!!! As for interpretting a song, blah blah blah. When you write a song not everyone is going to see it the same way. I think Gretchen Peters is 100% wrong. That’s just my opinion and everyone has the right to one!!!! I think the donation thing is just plain nonsense. She has a right to be pro life. Having different views is what makes this country so diverse.
Ham says:
It’s about time the Music Row Democrats made some noise.
Carol says:
I wonder is Gretchen Peters consulted Martina before she made her view known. (just for attention I might add)
As a long time listener of Sean Hannity, I know for a fact Martina has no problem with Sean using it, and in fact has appeared on his radio show a couple of times. I believe she has just as much right to the song as Gretchen Peters, who would not be anything without people like Martina.
Ms. Feathers says:
You know, in all this debate about rape (and by extension, incest) victims, I wonder if people realize there’s an amazing THIRD OPTION! It’s called ADOPTION! You can choose LIFE for the baby (who didn’t have a choice in the matter), you can bring joy to the hearts of an infertile couple who would love that baby unconditionally, and you can get on with your life afterwards knowing you did one of the most amazing “good deeds” in this whole entire world. It’s the ultimate way to turn evil into good, a curse into a blessing.
Just a thought.
Cathy says:
Ms. Feathers… women, whether victims of rape or not, MAY choose to remain pregnant with an unwanted baby and give it up for adoption. Or NOT. That’s their right as human beings.
The fetus has no choice because, harsh as this reality is for some of you to grasp, unlike it’s mother, it has no brain, nor any capacity to reason and decide.
Sarah Palin believes women have no rights even though they are sentient, feeling human beings: not a right to privacy, liberty, freedom of religion (plenty of religions don’t demonize abortion) - not a right to think for themselves, not a right to CHOOSE.
She would force women to carry and give birth to any two-bit rapist’s child, even if the rapist is her uncle, father, or brother.
That’s just another way of saying that a rapist lurking in the bushes outside your house tonight has more right to determine the functioning of your body than YOU do.
You really believe that? What if every day after the rape you wake up and realize you’d rather die than be reminded of what happened to you? Do you not have the right to act for your own well-being?
You anti-choice people NEVER think about women as human beings, only as incubators. Playing on rape victims’ sense of guilt and heartache is shameless and hateful.
It’s none of your business what a woman does following a rape. If anything, they should be supported in their choices by other women, no matter what.
If you want to give birth to the child of the next rapist who comes along, go ahead. Pat yourself on the back the rest of your life for your superiority to other rape victims who’d rather slice their wrists, I guess.
What neither you nor Sarah Palin have is the right to force the rest of us to live according to your beliefs. I think rapists should be castrated, not allowed to reproduce whenever they get the urge.
Right on, Ms. Peters, for exploiting Palin’s exploitation of your song to make your own beliefs clear.
C-natural says:
Forgetting about the political implications made here, it certainly is unfair for these campaigns to use any songs they choose when the songwriters and artists have seemingly no say in the matter. That seems to have been a big deal this election season, and it seems like a lot of drama would be avoided if somebody working in the campaigns would just check this stuff out before playing the songs. Songwriters don’t want their songs taken out of context, artists don’t want to be seen as supporting certain or any candidates, and that’s completely understandable. In that respect, I think Gretchen did the right thing, by trying to take the song’s identity and her identity as a songwriter back.
TAyers says:
Gretchen has every right to make a donation to any organization in anyone’s name. That also means everyone else has the right to do the same thing, like making a donation to Right to Life or a non-profit adoption group like Agape in Gretchen’s name.
pamela says:
Ms Feathers,
Loved your suggestion about adoption. Thirty four years ago this week, I gave up a little boy for adoption. I always think about his family and the joy he surely brought to them. I am not being political AT ALL !! I am just thankful to see this blog so near my son’s birthday. Even though I am grateful to live in a country where we are all free to have our own opinions, a little TOLERANCE for those opinions would be nice.
Thank You! says:
Cathy - that was intelligent, heartfelt and honest. You are so brave.
Ms. Feathers says:
Cathy -
You will not convince me that killing a pre-born baby will make a rape victim feel any less victimized. Two wrongs DON’T make a right. Your INtolerant remarks about those you consider to be anti-choice (that we dehumanize women, etc) are neither intelligent nor honest (sorry “Thank You!”) regardless of how “heartfelt” (altho I don’t see much “heart” in them). Your snide remarks about rape victims who’d rather “slice their wrists” show neither caring nor compassion, only your contempt for those who disagree with you.
Why is it so hard for some people to BELIEVE there’s HOPE and GRACE and REDEMPTION and CHANGE OF HEART??? Do you have ANY idea how it feels to be infertile? How humiliating and expensive? Maybe some of those women want to slit their wrists, too, believing themselves to be inadequate or flawed or unworthy. A larger supply of healthy babies would bring joy to these women (and their spouses) that no abortion ever could.
Have you ever met a rape victim who allowed her baby to live and gave it up for adoption?? How do you KNOW that what you’re saying is accurate?? If I knew who my birth mother was, maybe I could introduce you two and she could tell you her story.
Personally, I disagree with Sarah Palin and her daughter choosing to keep the baby and marry the father. These are teenagers. Give the baby up for adoption rather than force those two into a marriage that is statistically doomed and will be under public scrutiny for years to come. That’ll make life so easy for them….
Of course I have the right to act in my own well-being, but once conception has taken place, regardless of how it came to be, then for 9 months I am a caretaker of that life, and must act in the well-being of that life, too.
If your comment about Sarah Palin forcing people is referring to a desire to overturn Roe, then you’re missing something. Roe is a court case that became the law of our land via judicial fiat. Even Roe herself now regrets being a part of it and has had a complete change of heart about it. (just google it). *IF* RvW were overturned, the issue would go back to the States where it belongs and each state would develop it’s own laws based on the will of the people. Overturning RvW wouldn’t turn the clock back to 1973. We would still have abortion in our country. But overturning it would allow States to develop laws that meet the needs of their residents and incorporating local services for the women in crisis.
I doubt you will agree with anything I’ve said, but I’ve said it and if you take the time to read it then maybe you’ll have a little something more to think about. I read your post carefully and did some thinking, but still came to the same conclusion, altho my compassion was pricked for those women who have to deal with painful situations.
Pamela, YOU are the brave one. God bless you and your son, wherever he is.
Ms. Feathers says:
Oh, and about the actual TOPIC of this blog….
Gretchen Peters is reacting idiologically and with spite. Sure give to whatever organization you believe in, but be brave enough to put your OWN name on it, instead of using a donation as a way to slam someone else.
PJMama says:
Hey, great idea Gretchen! Maybe you could also make another donation to PP in the name of some randome child sex abuser. I’m sure all child rapists hold a special place in their hearts for Planned Parenthood, doncha think?
Come on, you can think of SOMEone…maybe this video will give you some ideas on where to look for JUST the right name to put on your donation pledge sheet…
just go to YouTube and search “Planned Parenthood coverup of statutory rape”. There are three videos that should interest you greatly, in light of your unwavering hatred for any kind of abuse of women.
I wonder what kind of public comment you’ll make about this aspect of Planned Parenthood’s “services” for women.
My guess is that the silence will be deafening.
Vicki says:
I agree with spite. CMT, take the post down or you will have a fight among those who believe abortion is wrong and those who believe it’s a woman’s right. This has no place here on CMT.
Karen says:
Abortion does not un-rape a women. It only takes her from being the victim of a crime to being the victim of a society that tells her killing her own child will make her feel better. Which would she regret more killing her own child or giving her child life and giving the baby to loving people who can not have their own children.
Children do not choose the circumstances they are conceived in. They rely on adults to do the right thing.
Kim says:
Great comment Karen. That’s so true. How does aborting an innocent child help the mother in the instance of rape? It’s not the baby’s fault and the baby is just as much of a victim as the mother was in that case. It’s not about not caring for the mother, in fact, it’s the best way to care for the mother. You can NOT convince me of the crap that the left spouts out about abortion being the best solution. It’s NOT a solution, it only causes more problems and more guilt for the mother. However the baby was conceived, it’s still a baby - an innocent baby who deserves better than being killed over something its father did. Talk about cruel. ALL life is precious.
I agree with everyone who said that this “news” story should be taken down. It has nothing to do with CMT and is offensive to everyone who happens to be pro-life. As far as Gretchen Peters is concered, I have lost all respect for her. She is using this as a way to promote herself and her cause and that is absolutely disgusting. Just like a liberal.
Thank You! says:
…ahh the last gasp of the right wing - threaten CMT and tell them they have to pull a post that has an opinion they do not like. No wonder the world is about to change in Novemeber.
PJMama says:
response to: “Thank You!” comment posted Oct 8, 7:11am
+++++
Oh, you mean kind of like the video of the Saturday Night Live skit that lampooned George Soros, Barney Frank, and Nancy Pelosi for this economic meltdown that disappeared from the NBC website, only to reappear heavily edited? Kind of like that?
Or like Jerome Corsi, the author of the book “Obamanation” who is in the process of being deported from Kenya, Obama’s home nation, where larger-than-life Mao-like photos of Osbama adorn the sides of buses and buildings?
Kind of like that? We are in for some changes, indeed dear.
hotelmotel says:
The idea that “this ‘news’ story should be taken down. It has nothing to do with CMT and is offensive to everyone who happens to be pro life” is absurd and dangerous.
I have no problem with pro-life advocates spreading their view by arguing for its strenghts or for the weaknesses in the pro-choice view. But it is unacceptable in my mind to want to censor the views of others.
Larry says:
YAY GRETCHEN!!!
Sara Waalkes says:
I’m not a big country music fan, but I am now a BIG Gretchen Peters fan!!! :-)
Armstrong says:
When I read about how Obama supports the 5 Point Abortion Method last night, I cried. I have had family members who were “date” raped, one lost her baby at birth and the other had her baby. I do not blame either one of them for the circumstances of their pregnancies. They both chose to keep their children regardless of how the baby was created.
I agree with the many blogs that said that many females would feel guilt at the time of the abortion, or later. And, I also agree that there is the choice of having someone adopt your child if you feel you cannot raise it, or are not able to raise it.
Personally, I think the majority of females who get abortions without an extreme health/life related issue are just products of our selfish throw-away society. As long as they can do what they want and get what they want, they don’t care about anyone else…not even something as beautiful and precious as a newborn baby.
Google the 5 Point Abortion method that Obama supports and I hope it makes you as sick as it made me. Obama does not have the experience or capabilities necessary to run this country. He is messy and carries a lot of negative baggage with him. Look at the Fannie and Freddie execs he has on his campaign team, look at his friendship with a known domestic terrorist who shows no remorse in his illegal activities. Look at his voting record, look at his preacher Jeremiah Wright’s anti-white and anti-American vituperations. Look at the fact that he wants nothing to do with our National Anthem or Flag or Patriotism. He reminds me of that Native American story of the little boy who was schooled to never pick up a rattlesnake because he would bring death. The little boy found one in the cold of winter and the snake begged him to take him to his breast and keep him warm. The little boy did and the snake bit him and as he was dying he asked the snake why. He wanted to know why the snake, after the boy did such a kindness to him and saved his life, would bite him with his poisonous fangs…that would kill him. The snake said to him, “You knew what I was when you picked me up and knew better.” Something to that affect, but I am sure you get the picture.
awalk says:
my word…stories of talking snakes, little boys…next we will have a discussion a man walking on water. We need to stick to fact and not some outlandish fantasies.
Anyway, now for the point of the matter. First, congrats to Obama! Second, during the election cycle, many artists and writers embraced their rights. The politicians should get a clue. Maybe checking with the writer of a song would be good stop before using the song in a NATIONAL election. This simple practice would save a TON of embarrassment. Republicans were embarrassed several times as singers and writers spoke out against the use of their songs.
Also, I fully agree with the writer. The song is about abuse and incest is abuse. I am sorry to break this news. Furthermore Palin is against abortion in cases of incest, so the writer has a point about sadistic irony. I would be livid if I wrote a song about abuse and an extremist such as Palin embraced my song.
Anyway, the election is over and I am thankful that Americans finally came to their senses concerning republicans. Another 4 years, republicans would have totally destroyed our great nation…
You can go back writing about talking snakes……people walking on water and other subjects of fantasy.
awalk says:
I want to address Sara, a poster above.
I agree with you. It takes a TON of courage to stand before conservatives in some areas of our country. I think Gretchen should be given a parade and the keys to the city.
Considering the radical political slant of the country music industry her stand is a true act of courage.
We need more poeple like her who denouce madness with fact and action.
Jennifer says:
I was shocked to learn that Palin had used the chorus of “Independence Day” as a prelude to her speech. The song makes me cry every time I hear it. The chorus, which begins, “Let freedom ring,” is a tremendous irony: the abused woman in the song feels that the only way she can stop her husband’s bruising attacks is by burning down her house with herself and her drunken husband inside. The “freedom” of the chorus is the freedom that she achieves for herself in death, as well as the freedom of her daughter, who is safely out of the house watching an Independence Day parade when the house goes up in flames. I really don’t think the total message of the song is what Sarah Palin intended! Didn’t she (or her handlers) listen to the whole song before they selected it? The song is not about what Independence Day means to most of us; it’s about the terrible price that one woman and her child had to pay for freedom from abuse. Did Palin miss that? She must have.
Sarah Palin’s stance on abortion is not the only thing Peters could be referring to in describing her as a candidate “who would set women’s rights back decades.” The more I learn about Palin, the more I believe that she is not an appropriate candidate for the job of vice-president. I hope that every fan of Palin’s looks carefully at her record–ALL of it.
In response to some previous posts, some clarifications: Planned Parenthood offers many services beyond abortion. Most of their work, in fact, involves birth control information and counselling to help women avoid getting pregnant. They also provide treatment for venereal diseases and vaginal infections. They provide these services to adult women in all walks of life–rich or poor–at affordable prices. If you don’t have insurance, you’ll know the value of those services, which are their primary focus.
The work of Gretchen Peters is best known for the covers of her songs by such artists as Martina McBride, but she’s had at least five albums of her own, and they’ve done pretty well. She’s also written songs that have been sung by many, many other artists. I would assume (perhaps wrongly) that Peters, not McBride, holds the rights to Independence Day. My view of Palin is that she clearly liked the chorus because she thought it sounded patriotic.
She didn’t realize that the “independence” described was that of a woman who died killing her husband. Not to be rude, but I think using the chorus without listening to the whole song was a stupid mistake. Even without Peters’s response, it’s a stupid thing to do. Anyone here is free to disagree, but I urge you to keep it civil.
Indiana says:
This is easy. If you disagree with Gretchen, stop playing and listening to her music. If you don’t, you’ll indirectly continue to support Planned Parenthood, ACLU, etc. Problem solved.