[Battleaxe22]

Number one, he's in trouble for a monopoly. He has to win favor in many people's eyes, and he does this by donating money to various causes. Secondly, he gets tons of tax right-offs for donating money, and this is his second reason for doing it.

A man of bill gates stature-- consequently the depths of his pockets-- should feel more inclined to donate some of his wealth towards worthy causes (ex. Cancer research, cure for aids, un-sheltered children) and not soley because he has run into some extensive criminal road blocks. The tax right off aspect of the situation is another issue altogether, one which can vary pertaining to responses. Thus, I will have to agree with Blaze on the Bill Gates Issue.

I'm pro-Tupac is better than Eminem.

That's a judgement call. You are entitled to your opinion, as allocated by the law, however, ones man's trash is another man's treasure. Suburban white kids look up to Eminem how the Hood-wreck children of the west coast Ghetto looked up to Tupac. If you are to analyze Pac's lyrics, you will realize that he degrades women to an extent that Em has yet to reach. Not to mention, he was one of the first Emcee's to be critique'd on his homophobic material. I say different face, same game.

I remember that song White America. Now, based on the title alone, it's all about being racist.

I will be one of the first to admit that racism has taken a violent swing of direction, and has recently--as of the last ten years-- been directed towards "White America." Just from conversing with the likes of Pip and Makaveli, I know that racism is a non issue in their respective countries. However--speaking solely from a French Canadian Perspective-- the black and white Races are truely segregated here. I am fortunate enough to have friends in the black community, however, it is hardpressed to do so, for the ethnic minorities hold a strong grudge against the white community. The rest of the world has lost a substancial amount of respect for "white Americans" since the War on Iraq commenced. And for many, they feel persecuted for a decision they had little to nothing to do with. Why human kind resists to come to together as one in unity, confounds me to this day. but, the point remains, racism exists on every level. This is not a great time to be a White American. I assure you.

Now, I am one of the biggest supporters of Tupac, but I am willing to admit that he advocated violence-- in general-- as much as any lyrics expressed by the Shady/Aftermath/G-unit Crew. These two individuals are very much the same but have risen from different grass roots. They preach to his own and garner respect from all. If you happened to watch Tupac's recently released documentary entitled "Ressurection" Tupac reveals that a large quantity of his fan base is the White Community, and he is gratefull, for their interest in his cause is what puts food on the table for his existing children, today. The same can be said for Em; a large majority of his fans are ethnic minorities. Therefore, you have to put things into perspective and realize that these two individuals are similar in more ways than you can imagine. Em has ceased his excessive drug use and subsequently terminated demonic lyrics pertaining to the rape/murder of his ex-wife-- Kim Mathers. A sign that the angry white boy has commenced his movement towards maturity. He encountered a moment of clarity, or an epiphany. His daughter deserves all the love and attention he can afford to give her at this stage in her life, for a child cannot bear to see their father in jail. Give the man a chance.

-Chris



Edited By Battleaxe22 on 1099921627