Alan M. Turing was one of the greatest mathematicians of the 20th century. Apart from creating the entire field of Computer Science, he also saved a few million lives by helping the Allies win the Second World War.
Thing is, Alan Turing was homosexual. Despite being among the greatest intellectuals of his time, he was greatly harassed by the British Government, leading to serious bouts of depression and his eventual suicide.
Today's song is one which I am definitely not proud of liking.
"Chi Chi Man", by T.O.K.
I liked it when I first heard it, for I could hardly make out the lyrics which are strongly accented (Jamaican, I believe). 'Chi chi man' is a Jamaican pejorative term for homosexuals, and this is more or less a hate song with the singers threatening to burn those involved in such activity and any that may be associated with them.
Much as I condemn the bigotry expressed in the lyrics, it is my belief that music can be considered for its own merit irrespective of the words laced into it, which is why I still listen to this once in a while. But am I wrong?
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