This Politically Correct nonsense has to stop. There are worse things played in other genres everyday. Let us speak how like.”

Isn’t that involuntary abuse? Is humanity truly in a hiatus in progression of the soul? Talk about ridiculous.

I like Taylor Swift and yes, I am gay, but what I don’t understand is how parents are praising the lyrical value of this song? Yes, I 110% agree that this genre of music is better than mediocre crap like Lil’ Wayne and 3Oh!3 and such but the fact that a derogatory term is used (and being defended for) is discombobulating. I agree, teenagers do use that term on a daily basis as playful banter but you’ll also have to realize that they also use the “n word” along with other foul language. Just because they say it and they’re immature, or “not adults” for all you compassionate readers, doesn’t make it right.

And even though she did write this when she was Sophomore in High School, it shouldn’t have been published/aired on the radio. It’s drawing negative attention to her. But overall, I think she’s an amazing artist who’s come a long way; lyrically and vocally.

That’s my two cents. And if people are wondering if I’m pro or con this discussion, I’m pro Taylor but con on “Picture to Burn.”

P.S. It does sound pitchy if I must add a musical critique to it.

…Let’s say Taylor Swift was a lesbian, and we all knew it. “That’s fine, I’ll tell mine you’re straight.” Now, you might think that by suggesting this I sound ignorant and ridiculous. All I’m saying is that I understand WHY some people are appalled by that one line – homosexuals, historically, have been outcasts in society.

(Then again, that line gives me another thought. If the character in “Picture to Burn” is informing her friends that her ex is gay, then what does that say about herself in the relationship?)

to be honest the line “you won’t mind if i say” is random and doesn’t really fit, and i agree that that is basically the best line of the song. he hurt me, told his friends that i was obsessive & crazy so i’ll tell mine he’s gay, because obviously he would have to be literally homosexual in order to not like me. plus, being called gay and calling other boys gay is a part of teenage guy’s reassurance of their masculinity, in some way. so she is, in essence, bringing into question his masculinity to hurt him. to analyze it. which it didn’t need.

i’m a 21-year-old college senior and I adore taylor swift. she doesn’t just appeal to little girls, and those of us who like her music aren’t vapid drones. i agree with anne, saying we shouldn’t pigeon-hole her. she’s entertaining, beautiful, her voice IS improving, and she has serious writing skills.

i think a lot of the stuff we’ve been hearing the past 10 years or so has been a bunch of crap, so if you’re going to say that taylor’s music is crap (which it isn’t) you’ve got to acknowledge the rest of it, too. i can think of a number of songs on the radio by reputable artists with OLDER demographics that are not as creative as taylor’s.