We all have heard Korean singer Psy's song "Gangnam Style" I've heard it. I like it. It's catchy.
But how many of us know what he sang about before? He was a rapper who espoused the killing of American Soldiers and their families.
Here is a sample of his lyrics:
"Kill those f...ing Yankees who have been torturing Iraqi captives.
Kill those f...ing Yankees who ordered them to torture.
Kill their daughters, mothers, daughters-in-law and fathers.
Kill them all slowly and painfully."
As the wife and mother of a soldier, I am deeply offended. Not just because of what he sang about. I can handle stupid people saying nasty things. What I am truly offended about is that our President, yes, the President of the United States of America, the Commander in Chief of the same soldiers PSY sang of killing, met with this guy. He met with him after a performance in Washington on Sunday at the
Christmas in Washington concert. Not only did the President watch him sing, but he met with him after the performance and shook his hand. He introduced his daughters to this man.
Rappers have long been known for lyrics that offend, degrade and glorify crappy lifestyles. But this is a little different. This guy actually sang, many times that American servicemen and women and their families should be killed. He apologized right before the concert. I won't question the sincerity of the apology. I don't really care how he feels. I care about our country and the men and women who spend their lives protecting it. I care about a country led by a man who doesn't seem to care. He knew a couple of days before the concert about the past of this singer and his incredibly offensive song. As president he could have easily asked the concert directors to uninvited PSY. But he did not. He sat and listened, enjoyed himself and then met with the guy!
The president of the United States of America should hold people to a higher standard, especially people he meets in public.
I can only speak for me. But I'll bet there are thousands of American military who feel the same way. Thanks for the support Mr. President!
