Principal bars student from singing anti-Bush song at talent show

[kweerwolf]

A 10-year-old Coral Springs girl won't be allowed to sing a controversial President Bush-bashing ballad at her school talent show after her principal deemed it inappropriate and too political.

The song, Dear Mr. President , performed and co-written by the singer Pink, criticizes the president for the war in Iraq and other policies, including his stance on gay rights.

Parent Nancy Shoul says her daughter Molly should be lauded for choosing lyrics that are full of substance rather than pop music fluff. She said the principal's ban sends a bad message and violates her daughter's right to free speech.

'If this was a student singing a pro-administration song, no one would quibble with it,' Shoul said. 'The principal is just running scared and doesn't want to upset any parents.'

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[marmar]

1. I'm getting really sick of these Gestapo school districts...

Already that conscious at 10? I see a future anti-war, liberal activist in the making.