A2: Buju Banton

An editorial in the Michigan Daily argues that despite the despicable anti-gay lyrics in a Buju Banton song, he has a right to exercise his freedom of speech. The editorial takes Ann Arbor mayor John Hieftje to task for his role in trying to get owners of the Blind Pig to cancel Banton’s performance this week: “As a governmental official, Hieftje can’t be reasonably considered separate from the office he holds, and his attempts to convince the Blind Pig to cancel the show were especially detestable considering his status. Hieftje, as a figurehead for the city, shouldn’t be positioning himself against free speech.” [Source]