So sad. I remember this. But it feels like it was longer ago than 2022. I read the article about her dad. I suppose the social media posts were the excuse the police used for detaining him.
Yes, so sad. This and many other incidents of this sort, and your newsletter article, make me think and feel at a loss about a seemingly hopelessly difficult task of changing some beliefs held by believers of the religion even when seemingly so obviously basic human rights or freedom are at issue. Thank you for your articles every week.
Just as a little footnote, I hate to admit, but I didn't know anything about Coldplay. I knew Fourplay, but not Coldplay.
My little research into what this band is all about suggests that Coldplay is a perfect, if not the, band for you, Louise, and your Social Issues in Song newsletter as they successfully sing/play many songs in relation to a wide range of social issues of importance. You'll have no shortage of songs you want to talk about in your newsletter.
Thank you for your comments, Mitsuru. Yes, Coldplay is yet another group that produces songs with meaningful messages for their listeners. I don't think I will EVER run out of songs to cover - there are so many songs and so many issues.
About changing society... Beliefs and values have to be changed at their cores. That change does occur over many years, but in the meantime, a lot of people suffer. That change can come because someone sees things differently - they meet and get to know someone from a marginalized group, or they find themselves on the receiving end of the discrimination. No one knows what could change someone's mind.
As @joycevance says, we're in this together. The actions we take today could have a great impact on making this a better, safer, more just place for everybody.
So sad. I remember this. But it feels like it was longer ago than 2022. I read the article about her dad. I suppose the social media posts were the excuse the police used for detaining him.
Agreed, Kari. I'm guessing they wanted to try to avoid confrontations with the public that wanted to support him and remember Mahsa.
That does seem to be implied. I hope he's not "injured". Ahem
Thanks so much—I learned a lot from this post.
As did I, Kathy. Beautiful song. Sad, tough circumstances. Courageous, strong people.
Yes, so sad. This and many other incidents of this sort, and your newsletter article, make me think and feel at a loss about a seemingly hopelessly difficult task of changing some beliefs held by believers of the religion even when seemingly so obviously basic human rights or freedom are at issue. Thank you for your articles every week.
Just as a little footnote, I hate to admit, but I didn't know anything about Coldplay. I knew Fourplay, but not Coldplay.
My little research into what this band is all about suggests that Coldplay is a perfect, if not the, band for you, Louise, and your Social Issues in Song newsletter as they successfully sing/play many songs in relation to a wide range of social issues of importance. You'll have no shortage of songs you want to talk about in your newsletter.
Mitsuru
Thank you for your comments, Mitsuru. Yes, Coldplay is yet another group that produces songs with meaningful messages for their listeners. I don't think I will EVER run out of songs to cover - there are so many songs and so many issues.
About changing society... Beliefs and values have to be changed at their cores. That change does occur over many years, but in the meantime, a lot of people suffer. That change can come because someone sees things differently - they meet and get to know someone from a marginalized group, or they find themselves on the receiving end of the discrimination. No one knows what could change someone's mind.
As @joycevance says, we're in this together. The actions we take today could have a great impact on making this a better, safer, more just place for everybody.