Since countering Aldean’s claim the video only contains “real news footage,” Destinee Stark has received a wave of hateful messages from defenders of the song.

  • HughJanus
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    1 year ago

    my entire problem with it is that it is a call for illegal vigilante violence

    Or a notification that destruction of property won’t be tolerated? Could be either. I mean really it could mean any number of things. As with most songs, it’s intentionally vague. But you’re the one going around proclaiming what’s “obviously” going on.

    Fine, remove the word “gun” from my point. He is still threatening violence which is an actual crime.

    Also no.

    “If you try to rape my wife, I’m going to kill you.” Is this a criminal threat of violence? If it’s preceded by “if” and *if *the consequences are perfectly reasonable given the situation?

    Only difference is I’m being much more explicit.