Bieber’s Interviewer Defends His Rolling Stone Rape Comment
Tags: abortion, interview, justin bieber, rape, rolling stone
I wouldn’t wipe my ass with Rolling Stone magazine, and not just because it’s a socialist rag that purports itself to be the definitive authority on all things rock ‘n roll while putting Avril Lavigne and the Jonas Brothers on its cover. No, I wouldn’t wipe my ass with Rolling Stone because they seem to be under the misguided impression that I give a fuck about some corporate-manufactured puppet who isn’t old enough to shave’s take on hot-button political issues. I don’t. But apparently a lot of pregnant rape victims do. OK! Magazine says:
[After saying he didn't believe in abortion -- that it was "like killing a baby" -- Bieber] was asked what he thought about abortion in cases of rape. He said, “Um. Well, I think that’s really sad, but everything happens for a reason. I don’t know how that would be a reason. I guess I haven’t been in that position, so I wouldn’t be able to judge that.”
And it was his “everything happens for a reason” comment that has critics attacking the Biebs.
“I think he meant that God has a plan,” his interviewer told PopEater. “Even for the most die-hard Christian, it’s hard to justify rape as part of God’s plan, and harder to justify rape that leads to pregnancy and abortion. It is being widely misunderstood. He did not say that rape was part of God’s plan.”
But was it fair for Rolling Stone to ask [a 16-year old boy such loaded] political questions?
“I think that anyone who has as much sway in popular culture as Justin should be asked all questions,” the interviewer explained. “I agree that he does not bring up these issues in his work at the moment, but it’s possible that he will in the future.”
As a keen observer of the human condition, I can tell you that there are three questions in life that you should never, ever answer honestly: 1) Why aren’t you wearing pants?; 2) Is that a gun?; and 3) What are your thoughts on abortion? But I wouldn’t expect a guy who isn’t old enough to vote or buy cigarettes to know that. That kind of wisdom only comes from years of experience and lots of legal counsel.
Justin Bieber in Paris yesterday:
PHOTO CREDIT: Fame Pictures
7 Comments, Comment or Ping
anony
Yeah, basically RS ain’t what it used to be.
Somebody comes out with an album and they call it dreck and twenty years later….it’s a masterpiece.
RS has definitely moved away from cultural significance and toward Tiger Beat in its editorial content.
As far as Bieber goes, it was indeed absolutely asinine for the interviewer to ask those type of questions to a kid who’s not even eighteen. Expect backlash from his tweener fans.
Bieber’s answers have to do with 1) how he’s been “coached” to answer questions, 2) not wanting to offend people (or their mothers), and 3) the fact that he’s a 16-year-old kid.
He’s probably–like an enormous amount of people–been brainwashed on the “God’s plan” stuff and not had enough info about the “free will of man” stuff.
His people will probably give him more “coaching.”
Feb 17th, 2011
XYZ
Nothing new, he’s just a puppet. Most of celebs are, unfortunately. If he’s told/coached to say he hates gays, then be sure he’ll say it; if he’s told/coached to advertise for PETA, he’ll do it again. So u get the picture…
Feb 17th, 2011
spatz
“socialist rag?” in their dreams.
Feb 17th, 2011
anony
I think he’s coached to give the less offensive answers possible.
They have to tell him that he can DECLINE to answer questions, as well.
What was the idiot interviewer going to ask him about next, the Federal Reserve rate?
Feb 17th, 2011
Maurice
Justin Bieber will never get to join the Rolling Stones, even if he claims they raped him.
Feb 24th, 2011
jan
He wasn’t saying that rape was part of God’s plan but rather the conception of a human life was
Apr 7th, 2011
jan
just because he doesn’t agree with mainstream society’s view and this author’s view on abortion, doesn’t mean he is too young to have an insightful opinion and view on abortion. Respect his opinion
Apr 7th, 2011
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