Musical Role Models.

There isn't a lot of new music out this week but there is some shocking news. A couple of weeks ago we heard rumours that Chris Brown beat his girlfriend Rihanna. This past week a photo was released, revealing how badly Rihanna was beaten. The picture shows a bruised and bloodied face indicating that the situation was less of a domestic dispute and more of a case of abuse. That's right, ABUSE. 

Although the picture was the object of discussion this week, I think the biggest news is the report that Rihanna wants him back. I know that what they do is private and really none of my business, but do you know how many little girls look up to Rihanna? Tons. They all want to be like her. I think that by her taking Brown back is sending a message that it is okay for a guy to beat the crap out of you. 

If Chris Brown gets away from this scandal unscathed I will be very disappointed. I think that no matter if you are a redneck or a rock star, you should be punished for your actions. By not punishing him you are sending out the message that what he did was okay. 

I know this doesn't have a lot to do with music, but Rihanna was pretty much the "IT" girl this past year. So here's my question-- Why can't our idols be role models? There are so few musicians out there right now who have good morals. Maybe that's why they are so popular but I don't think its right. Sometimes I get so frustrated when i see musicians doing such stupid things, because they don't seem to understand how many people look up to them like they are god. I wish that musicians of today would get rewarded for being good role models, not publicly ridiculed.

For example the Jonas Brothers and some other Disney stars. They are role models to literally millions of girls and I am so thankful that there is some one for girls to idolize other than Brittany Spears. But they are constantly criticized for their purity rings and for not drinking, smoking, and swearing in their songs. 

Personally I wish that more musicians realized that their actions are closely watched and mimicked by America's youth. I wish we had role models.