There is an interesting discussion going on at http://www.prince.org/new....html?5952 about the inspiration for The War...I just wanted to refer people over to www.meshell.net where MeShell Ndegeocello has an online radio station working overtime. The first selection is a spoken word/song called "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" by Gill Scott-Heron. Very powerful statement.. and definitely one of the inspirations for The War. Check it out!!