ENGLISH 338 - Oral Literature

Sung to rhythm - (Plain-spoken) - (Spoken with emphasis)

I. Struggle and Spectacle
Get up, stand up,
            (I said I would leave!)
Or you’ll be tased again.
            (Oh my God!)
Get up, stand up,
            (I want your badge numbers!)
Don’t fight, just give in!
            (Abuse of authority!)
Stop resisting,
            (Get off of me!)
Get up on your feet.
            (This is so wrong!)
Get up, stand up,
            (I want your information!)
Stop resisting me!
            (I said I would leave!)
II. Withhold Judgment Pending Review
(Since the incident I have been in close contact with the chief of police and have asked that the investigation into the actions of all involve move at the quickest pace possible without sacrificing fairness.

I am committed to our country’s system of judgment regarding the matter from the videos alone.

This incident arose out of a university policy that is designed to ensure student safety, which requires persons to be prepared to identify themselves.

There are conflicting reports of what transpired in this matter.

We must let the fact-finding process take its course.)

Get up, stand up,
            (I said I would leave!)
Or you’ll be tased again.
            (I want your badge numbers!)
Get up, stand up,
            (I want your information!)
Don’t fight, just give in!
            (I’m not fighting you!)
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Let me know what you think.  I’ll check this again later in the evening for any comments.

Best Regards;

Bill.