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Romanians Boo Madonna for Defending Gypsies

But Gypsy musicians, dancer get applause

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(Newser) – Madonna spoke up for gypsies during a concert in Romania, leading thousands of audience members to boo her, the AP reports. “I found out that there is a lot of discrimination against gypsies in Eastern Europe and that makes me very sad,” the Romanian Times quotes her as saying.

“We believe in acceptance, gypsies, homosexuals, people that are different,” continued the singer, who featured gypsy musicians and a dancer in her show. “Everyone must be treated the same, don't forget that.” Madonna didn't react to the boos from the crowd.

Madonna performs during her concert in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. The concert is part of Madonna's Sticky and Sweet Tour.
Madonna performs during her concert in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. The concert is part of Madonna's Sticky and Sweet Tour.   (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Madonna performs during her concert in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. The concert is part of the artist's Sticky and Sweet Tour.
Madonna performs during her concert in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. The concert is part of the artist's Sticky and Sweet Tour.   (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Madonna performs during her concert in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. The concert is part of Madonna's Sticky and Sweet Tour.
Madonna performs during her concert in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. The concert is part of Madonna's Sticky and Sweet Tour.   (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Madonna performs during her concert in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. The concert is part of Madonna's Sticky and Sweet Tour.
Madonna performs during her concert in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. The concert is part of Madonna's Sticky and Sweet Tour.   (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
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dontlikeyou
Aug 27, 09 2:31 PM CDT
Madonna is still alive??? Reply
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Sacrifice
Aug 27, 09 2:38 PM CDT
The title along with that picture makes me crack up for some reason. Anyway, I don't think some Eastern Europeans countries are exactly the most tolerant people in the world. Reply
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LibertyMan
Aug 27, 09 2:41 PM CDT
Maybe the audience knows Gypsies better than she does. Oh yeah, the term "Gypped" comes from where again? Who drives some of the biggest organized crime organizations in Eastern Europe today? Oh yeah, right, that would be Gypsies again! Sometimes stereotypes are more truth to power and anti-P.C. B.S. than than the liberal Orwell model of re-writing truth to fit the party line.And to agree with my buddy above, hey Madonna, didn't know your minders had you off the walker but put some clothes on sugar, your wrinkles have no interest for us. Really. Reply
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Rob
Aug 27, 09 2:46 PM CDT
LOL I wonder what bigoted words we could associate with your group? Maybe it's where the word "stupid" comes from?
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youngblood
Aug 27, 09 2:49 PM CDT
Everybody must be treated the same, let's see her whistle that tune the next time she has to wait for a table for 5 minutes at The Ivy and don't YOU forget that Madonna! Reply
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