Kanye West vs. Bush

Watch Kanye West speak his mind on national TV.
Update: If you have trouble with the link above, you can find the video on the MSNBC website. Click on the link that says "Kanye West off the script."

You may have heard about the recent remarks made by Kanye West during a telethon to raise money for the victims of hurricane Katrina. If you haven't seen the video, follow the link above to view it.

While I don't often post about things that would be considered "off topic," I wanted to post about this because of its importance. It's clear to me that a lack of open, candid conversation is one of the reasons people are no longer turning to traditional media for news. I think it's important for people to see Kanye's remarks because I don't think he should be censored, which is exactly what the networks are doing. In the original broadcast, his remarks were censored on the West coast, and I'm sure they won't show up in subsequent broadcasts.

The point is this: even people who don't agree with Kanye shouldn't dismiss his sentiments. Remember... It's not just his opinion.