These self-proclaimed ‘anthems’ exploit tragedy and people’s emotions
"En route, I heard not one, but two original mixes of songs (Jewel's 'Hands' and Neil Diamond's 'Coming to America') peppered with sound bites of both President Bush's crisis address to the country, and the terrified reactions of spectators watching the planes crash into the towers, and their subsequent collapse. 'Produced by our very own
an exclusive,' plugs the DJ in his Serious Voice. Througout this entire ordeal, not once have I heard the American Red Cross call for U.S. citizens to contribute an official soundtrack." —Altrok. "These people could be donating blood, manpower, money, supplies, any number of significant, desperately needed items to aid the relief effort. Instead, these patriots choose to show their support by spotlighting their 'mad skillz' by adding a rhythm section to a nation's sorrow and horror. See? They're doing their part, and getting free publicity too! Aren't they phat?"'
