In All Heaven And Earth, Only I Alone Reserve The Right To Offend Dept.

Why Are Misogynist Lyrics "Entertainment" in 2015? | The Pitch | Pitchfork

Of course offensive art has a right to exist, and is necessary. All art has a right to exist — but its status as art is not protection from others' opinions. Art’s interpretations by the audience that receives it is as much a part of it as its creator’s intentions.

Emphasis mine. Great article overall, but that particular slice of it caught my eye and demands some expansion.It puts in the baldest possible terms one of th...