[Xenalyte]

The way I read the lyrics, the "glorification" is all in the speaker's mind. It's all from the speaker's point of view, and that first-person perspective (to this English teacher) is what makes it subjective, not objective.

If Steve Earle had intended to glorify terrorism, he could have picked a far clearer way to do it.

[PJ-Comix]

The way I read the lyrics, the "glorification" is all in the speaker's mind.

Perhaps you need some lessons in reading comprehension. Check out these lyrics below. They couldn't be CLEARER. This Cretin, Earle is comparing Johnny Taliban to Jesus.

If my daddy could see me now – chains around my feet
Well he don't understand that sometimes a man's gotta fight for what he believes
And I believe God is great, all praise due to him
And if I should die, I'll rise up to the sky
Just like Jesus, peace be upon him

[Wyatt's Torch]

That's the same way I read it. The song is clearly from Lindh's perspective and tries to get to his thoughts about what he has done. Despite his chosen path, I think more of Lindh's drive and desire to pursue something that he truly believed in whereas most teenagers are vapid myrmidons that don't give a wit about anything. That sort of dedication, again - ignoring the particulars of the chosen path, is somewhat rare. That being said, I think he should have ben tried for treason and executed.

To say this is glorification is a huge stretch.

[rogerthedodger]

absolutely. you hit the nail on the head. steve earle himself was not glorifying the cause.