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Manila marchers slam Gaga

Published: 19 May 2012 at 19.48
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Hundreds of protesters marched in the Philippine capital on Saturday to demand a ban on the pop phenomenon Lady Gaga's upcoming concerts, claiming her lyrics were anti-Christian.

Members of Biblemode Youth Philippines hold up placards during a rally in Manila on Saturday.

About 50 riot police blocked a Manila intersection to stop the marchers from reaching the shopping complex where the American singer is due to perform on Monday and Tuesday.

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hawaiiman
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Discussion 7 : 20 May 2012 at 13.217
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D-2 I hear you. However, there are a few religions that teach tolerance and respect for the views of others. Well, I do know of one...
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Discussion 6 : 20 May 2012 at 13.186
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Leave GG alone. She's just trin' to make a buck and open some minds at the same time. Sheesh!
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Discussion 5 : 20 May 2012 at 11.195
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Instead of Filipino bashing let us put the blame where it belongs. The European colonialists who imposed Catholicism on hundreds of millions and killing, probably hundreds of millions in the process.

I could care less about Lady Gaga though. Formula entertainment to empty the wallets and purses of young kids who are easily impressed by superficiality.
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Discussion 4 : 20 May 2012 at 09.294
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Any country where people want to get nailed to crosses at Easter must have some serious issues
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Discussion 3 : 20 May 2012 at 00.063
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Perhaps Gaga should dress like a catholic nun and sing church songs but philippines have thousand of those why the need for a foreign talent concert when you can have one at much much cheaper price. They should look at their own behaviour you can find many prostitute exported to many countries and the street of manila, they should spring clean their own houses first before criticising others.
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Discussion 2 : 19 May 2012 at 22.442
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And we learn what from this story?All religion should be prohibited.Our planet would be much more peaceful.If anybody want to pray to whatever or whoever,please do it at home,and don't bother other people.Religion should be a private thing
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Discussion 1 : 19 May 2012 at 22.011
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Back to the 60's, when police in the USA stormed the stage to stop a Doors concert, and in the UK when PJ Proby 'accidentally' split his trousers. All great publicity for the act in question. Doesn't religion - any religion - preach tolerance and forgiveness?
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