Pussy Riot
The well known punk rock band Pussy Riot, is a music protest group out of Russia. The
band is known for performing in random places and dressing provocatively. Also they're a feminist
group, who support LGBT rights and extremely do not like Vladimir Putin, Russia's president.
During class we watched a video of them performing in what it looked to be a cathedral. I do think
the performance should have been somewhere else just because people go to pray and be safe. It
being where it was definitely got attention, but I do think as humans, morally we should not only
respect peoples homes, but inside the house of God as well. I do like the group and am glad they
feel so strong about their cause. I do think members shouldn't be imprisoned for expressing
themselves, with charges of "hooliganism". Lets be real...
Amber, I thought the act was an attention scheme and they did choose a correct spot since they were looking for that attention. I think knowing the country and the idea of the song they were aware it wasn't going to just be a slap on wrist. They were willing to do the song they were willing to face consequences.
ReplyDeleteI feel like them being put in jail was a little extreme instead they should have been fined.
ReplyDeleteI agree where they had the performance was totally wrong, but I can see why they did it in a church. They wanted attention and they got it but they paid a big price.
ReplyDeleteProtesting at a church definitely got peoples attention which they were looking for, but i agree that a church was not an appropriate place to do so. I Also found it very disrespectful.
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