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To: pocotrader who wrote (196770)1/15/2011 1:30:48 PM
From: Cheeky Kid1 Recommendation  Read Replies (2) of 313164
 
I recorded about 15 minutes of the Edmonton radio station who protested this, here is the screen capture video:

Canadian Radio Station Protests - Ban On Playing Dire Straits "Money For Nothing"
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PLEASE READ: I was only allowed to upload 15 minutes of this one hour marathon protesting the ban of this song being played on Canadian radio. See Radio Stations comments:

K-97 is well aware of the dangers of censorship and the effect it has on Canadian's Freedom of Speech. K-97 has had many censorship attempts, but through it all the microphones are turned on everyday giving the announcers the freedom to say whatever is on their mind.

Earlier this week the CBSC ruled that the song "Money For Nothing" has violated broadcasting decency standards because of the use of the word "Faggot". The Dire Straits song was originally released in 1985 and has since aired tens of thousands of times across Canada, has won a Grammy and has been performed by GLBT supporter, Elton John. If you listen to the context of the term, you will realize it is an artistic portrayal of a bigoted person looking at the riches and excess of the music industry.

While some of K-97's content may be controversial, we respect the right to free speech for all Canadians and songwriters. That's why K-97 has decided to go against the grain...yet again, and hold a "MONEY FOR NOTHING HOUR". From 8pm -- 9pm on Friday, January 14th, 2011 K-97's Todd James will be playing the Dire Straits "Money For Nothing" unedited and non stop for the entire hour to express our deep concern about this decision and the precedent it sets.
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