Protesters torch US flag at Jason Aldean concert, vow to replicate in small town.
A Pro-Communism Group Protests Outside Jason Aldean Concert, Burning US Flag
A pro-communism group called the Revolution Club Chicago made a bold statement at a Jason Aldean concert in Tinley Park, Illinois. With 20 passionate individuals, they held a protest outside the concert venue, where they set fire to a United States flag.
This act of defiance was in response to Aldean’s hit song, ”Try That In A Small Town,” which was released earlier this year. The song criticizes those who attack the U.S. flag and law enforcement. The Revolution Club Chicago wanted to challenge Aldean’s message and make their own powerful statement.
“Guess what, Jason?” exclaimed Rafael Kadaris, a California resident who traveled to Tinley Park to join the protest. “We will try that in a small town. We will try that in a big city. And we will try it right in front of your concert.”
Leading the flag-burning was Leo Pargo, one of the group’s leaders. Pargo defended their actions, stating that burning the flag is protected speech and that people in the United States have been deceived about communism. Surprisingly, there were no confrontations between the protesters and concert attendees, except for a few individuals who expressed their disapproval with offensive gestures.
“Try That In A Small Town” faced controversy when it was removed from Country Music Television in July. This decision sparked a social media frenzy, with the song’s music video featuring scenes of a U.S. flag burning, someone holding a Molotov cocktail, and people breaking into jewelry displays.
“Cuss out a cop, spit in his face
Stomp on the flag and light it up
Yeah, ya think you’re tough
Well, try that in a small town
See how far ya make it down the road,”
As of Monday, the song has garnered an impressive 35 million views and over 1.3 million likes on YouTube, proving its controversial nature has captured the attention of many.
Public Opinion on CMT’s Decision
In August, a poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies revealed that a majority of people disagreed with CMT’s choice to remove “Try That In A Small Town” from their rotation. Out of the 1,500 adults surveyed, 52% disagreed or strongly disagreed with the decision. On the other hand, 33% supported the removal, while 15% neither agreed nor opposed or were unsure about the decision.
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