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Seriously, who shot the sheriff?

Also, why aren't people complaining about this song advocating killing our noble policemen like they go after rap artists?

Your Mom.

I do not know this "Sheriff" of whom you speak.

Everyone who posted in this thread, before and after me......

...Oh, and the Jews

I shot the sheriff.

But I didn't shoot no deputy.

the constable did it!

http://www.slyne-with-hest.org.uk/Assets/davelowe.jpg

Everyone who posted in this thread, before and after me......

...Oh, and the Jews

Damn! I knew i forgot an option...DAMN! :mad:

I plead the 5th on the grounds that it may incriminate me!

:watches more of the Law & Order marathon:

Though I did break the Law..

..and the Law won.

The proximate cause of shooting the sheriff was seeing "sheriff John Brown aiming to shoot me down." The performer goes on to claim that he acted in self-defense. This is justifiable homicide. On the other hand, many rap songs engender the notion that killing is "cool" and contribute to a sub-culture that fosters horrendous gang warfare. And, sadly, these gangs are primarily composed of blacks and Latinos who subscribe to this unfortunate sub-culture.

The proximate cause of shooting the sheriff was seeing "sheriff John Brown aiming to shoot me down." The performer goes on to claim that he acted in self-defense. This is justifiable homicide. On the other hand, many rap songs engender the notion that killing is "cool" and contribute to a sub-culture that fosters horrendous gang warfare. And, sadly, these gangs are primarily composed of blacks and Latinos who subscribe to this unfortunate sub-culture.


so why'd they go after Ice T's "Cop Killer"
which says essentially the same thing as "I shot the sheriff".

Oh, because of politicians who have nothing to offer
and use the always cheap "get constipated on crime" empty issue.
And think parents are too ignorant to go and read the lyrics for themselves.

so why'd they go after Ice T's "Cop Killer"
which says essentially the same thing as "I shot the sheriff".

Because songs such as "I Shot the Sheriff" did not inspire a generation of morally depraved killers and gang members. However, the current "hip-hop" culture has led to this sad eventuality.

why aren't people complaining about this song advocating killing our noble policemen like they go after rap artists?

Because Bob Marley is way cooler. :cool:

Because songs such as "I Shot the Sheriff" did not inspire a generation of morally depraved killers and gang members. However, the current "hip-hop" culture has led to this sad eventuality.

Ice T's "Body Count" which made "Cop Killer", was a metal band, not a rap or hip-hop group.

Do we know the difference between rap and hip-hop?
I don't, but from what I understand there is a difference.

I think the real, more important question is: Who is the eggman?

I think the real, more important question is: Who is the eggman?

I don't know.

But, I am the Walrus.

I don't know.

But, I am the Walrus.



Some people call me the Space Cowboy.
Some call me the Gangster of Love
Some people call me Maurice...:D

Some people call me the Space Cowboy.
Some call me the Gangster of Love
Some people call me Maurice...:D

So you're

a picker
a grinner
a lover
and a sinner

a joker
a smoker
and a midnight toker?

So you're

a picker
a grinner
a lover
and a sinner

a joker
a smoker
and a midnight toker?

Whenever possible.

Whenever possible.

So long as you don't go around loving peoples peaches and shaking their trees...

I didn't shoot the sheriff, but I did shoot a man in Reno, just to see him die.

Billy the Kid shot the sheriff.

I didn't shoot the sheriff, but I did shoot a man in Reno, just to see him die.

Which is why you're in Fulsom Prison now...

I shot the deputy. :)

I think the real, more important question is: Who is the eggman?

John Lennon?

Oh, and I shot the sheriff.
I'm a Jew.
Jews shot the sheriff!

Seriously, who shot the sheriff?

Also, why aren't people complaining about this song advocating killing our noble policemen like they go after rap artists?

Because I swear it was in self defense, besides it's not like I shot the deputy.

So much for this thread having having content . . .

Seriously, who shot the sheriff?

Also, why aren't people complaining about this song advocating killing our noble policemen like they go after rap artists?

Because the guy in that song could sing? Also, he didn't litter every other sentence with "nigga".

The proximate cause of shooting the sheriff was seeing "sheriff John Brown aiming to shoot me down." The performer goes on to claim that he acted in self-defense. This is justifiable homicide. On the other hand, many rap songs engender the notion that killing is "cool" and contribute to a sub-culture that fosters horrendous gang warfare. And, sadly, these gangs are primarily composed of blacks and Latinos who subscribe to this unfortunate sub-culture.

so why'd they go after Ice T's "Cop Killer"
which says essentially the same thing as "I shot the sheriff".

I can't beleive I'm posting to suport an argument made by the prince of purple prose but I looked up the lyrics for Cop Killer and "that cop stopped me for nothing" is a far cry from "Sherrif John Brown aiming to shoot me down" as a supporting argument for self defense.

Where's the Dick Cheney option?

The proximate cause of shooting the sheriff was seeing "sheriff John Brown aiming to shoot me down." The performer goes on to claim that he acted in self-defense. This is justifiable homicide. On the other hand, many rap songs engender the notion that killing is "cool" and contribute to a sub-culture that fosters horrendous gang warfare. And, sadly, these gangs are primarily composed of blacks and Latinos who subscribe to this unfortunate sub-culture.

You always bring a new color to threads. :)

Ice T's "Body Count" which made "Cop Killer", was a metal band, not a rap or hip-hop group.

Do we know the difference between rap and hip-hop?
I don't, but from what I understand there is a difference.

Rap is more lyrics than music. Hip-hop is lighter and more musicy.

Where's the Dick Cheney option?

Damn! Another one I forgot!

Which is a greater song sin? Shooting the sheriff or leaving your cake out in the rain? Especially if youll never have that recipie again?

Everyone knows that the sheriff was killed by Colonal Mustard, in the Kitchen, with a shotgun.

is there some new cover of "i shot the sheriff" out or are we wondering why no one is making a fuss over a 30 year old song?

Rodney King, obv.

I don't know who shot the sheriff, but I was the second gunman on the grassy knoll.













J/K :D

JFK was killed just over 10 years before I was born.

Do we know the difference between rap and hip-hop?
I don't, but from what I understand there is a difference.

What Sel Appa said, but here are a couple of examples.

Rap (excuse the video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whGfOFOCE2s)

Hip hop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaz2qkDZII4)