America, Let's (Rock N') Roll!

As KISS reminds us all: "God gave rock and roll to ya/ Gave rock and roll to ya/ Put it in the soul of everyone..." Steven Den Beste reports that the USA has rediscovered this great truth, setting up a broadcast that mixes American rock n' roll with popular local artists, plus news bulletins that send messages other than "kill the Jews." (See "On Screen" for details)

Arab Street, meet "Dancing in the Streets". Personally, I see this one as no contest - for all the moral fulminations about it, Rock N' Roll has a very clear record as America's most effective weapon against tyranny. (As C.P. Freund notes in his outstanding article, even Paul Anka can be frighteningly effective.)

Here's my suggestion for "Radio Sawa." Please run it often...

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