Malaysia vs. Avril Lavigne
The Skater Girl has been scooted!
The government of Malaysia has canceled Avril Lavigne’s August 29 concert after Islamic opposition slammed the show for being “too sexy.” The youth wing of the fundamentalist Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party called for the show to be scrapped, and the Arts, Culture and Heritage Ministry determined that it was unsuitable for Malaysian culture two days ahead of the country’s independence day.
Popsquire’s perspective…
Even if you don’t like Avril Lavigne, you must appreciate the First Amendment. If you know anyone in Malaysia, send them this post and tell them to demand more freedom for artistic expression. Tell them it’s not Complicated!
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:42 am
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