If there's one thing you don't do in this world, it's accidentally take a rectal laxative orally. But other than that, you also never defend Gypsies. Madonna learned that the hard way according to AP:
At first, fans politely applauded the Roma performers sharing a stage with Madonna. Then the pop star condemned widespread discrimination against Roma, or Gypsies — and the cheers gave way to jeers.
The sharp mood change that swept the crowd of 60,000, who had packed a park for Wednesday night's concert, underscores how prejudice against Gypsies remains deeply entrenched across Eastern Europe.
Despite long-standing efforts to stamp out rampant bias, human rights advocates say Roma probably suffer more humiliation and endure more discrimination than any other people group on the continent.
The sharp mood change that swept the crowd of 60,000, who had packed a park for Wednesday night's concert, underscores how prejudice against Gypsies remains deeply entrenched across Eastern Europe.
Despite long-standing efforts to stamp out rampant bias, human rights advocates say Roma probably suffer more humiliation and endure more discrimination than any other people group on the continent.
I hate when I go to a concert to hear a MUSICIAN play MUSIC, and they decide to get all political or human rightsy on me. All that does is shows they know how to abuse their privilege and drive fans away. And seriously, the best thing she could come up with was "leave Gypsies alone, they're people too"? First of all, they're not. Second of all, how about talk about something more important like why the hell Fox canceled Arrested Development? I'm still not over it.
