Saturday, May 05, 2007

Comment of the Moment: 4 Dead In Ohio

The Comment of the Moment on 4 Dead In Ohio: May 4, 1970:
"I am a 25 year old studying Japanese and Economics at Ohio State. My father was nearly killed by the National Guard walking to class during the anti-war riots at Ohio State in the 60's.I travel to Japan from time to time. When I am there—and in my heart always—the lyrics in 'Ohio' bring my stance on war to life. They bring a spirit to the fore that no amount of work in translation could ever communicate so succinctly—powerfully—to the people I meet there. Thank you, Neil.

There's no guilt for you in capitalizing on what happened at Kent State. Without your song, dozens of people in my life alone would not understand what it feels like to lose a life to a political agenda.

There must be uncounted thousands more who have needed to hear your song, too. You made money because the world needed to hear what you had to say. Your song is a service—and we thank you."

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4 Comments:

At 5/08/2007 11:26:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thrasher, Better re-read your history and listen to the song again ... it refers to the antiwar riots and shootings at Kent State University NOT Ohio State ...

Doc

 
At 5/11/2007 12:08:00 PM, Blogger haahnster said...

My father was nearly killed by the National Guard walking to class during the anti-war riots at Ohio State in the 60's.

Hey Doc, you should re-read the quote above. It also says "60's" not "May 4, 1970." It might shock you to learn that there were other protests of the Viet Nam War, besides just the one at Kent State. Heck, there might've even been "anti-war riots at Ohio State in the 60's." I'm not sure, because I wasn't there. But, neither (obviously) were you.

Enjoy.

 
At 5/23/2007 09:25:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

There were protest all over the country; I was in the Navy, stationed in Seattle. Got into a whole lot of trouble being involved in the anti-war movement.
Not just Kent State, an Chicago which were the worst, police etc had no problem of whacking you in the head, any where in the good old U S of A.
For me I was against the war and it was a great place to meet girls.
LOL
Mike

 
At 5/29/2007 08:42:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dudes,listen to Earl read between the lyric. Many of us are Vets of that war over here. Some no longer here; KIA's. I try to forget it anyway I can.

KSU, OSU, PSU, UCLA, UA, AU,Brown,Chowan,..............we were stationed all across this land. Doing our duty. Rockin' the free world.

Better re-read...(obviously)I was there...down by the river.

 

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