>I don't think music is a powerful form of political
>expression. It can be, for some people, but not as a means
>to reach the masses. Most people think of music as "art"
>and "entertainment" and won't take musicians seriously on
>political issues.

It isn't right NOW in the UNITED STATES.

Bob Marley had the two leaders of Jamaica's opposing political parties clasping hands on stage to end the bloodletting of their factions in Kingston's streets.

And while I'm on this topic, go see