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“I think a whole lot of stuff gets by people - I could name half a dozen groups that do songs that are openly supportive of experimentation with drugs, nobody ever said anything to them.” quote by Gil Scott-Heron
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“I think a whole lot of stuff gets by people - I could name half a dozen groups that do songs that are openly supportive of experimentation with drugs, nobody ever said anything to them.”

Gil Scott-Heron

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Source Song: "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised", 1971

Highlights how certain groups receive support for risky behavior while others are ignored.

In simple terms: Some groups get support for risky behavior, others don’t.

Key Takeaway

Question double in support.

Themes

media culture drug policy

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

musical social commentary

When to use this quote

  • public health campaigns
  • music analysis
  • policy debate

Key Concepts

censorship social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why are some risky behaviors normalized?
  • Who decides which groups get support?
A Different Perspective

Support can be selective and biased.

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