Alva Review-Courier -

In studying the content of country and western songs, we see that certain themes occur over and over again. And although I am a fan of country music, I would not want to be seen as encouraging anyone to participate in any of these activities.

Among these themes seem to be, first and foremost, infidelity and drinking alcoholic beverages. Other subjects include fighting, breaking the law, having one’s heart broken, and a whole array of other negative things that can happen to someone.

Granted, some country and western songs have upbeat messages and positive outcomes. But it seems to me that they...