I seem to spend much of my career editorializing against the range of mistakes made by Pete Seeger. In the New York Daily News, I weigh his politics against my appreciation for his music. 

If you really want to understand the appeal of disagreeable positions, there's sometimes no better way than through its art. In this regard, Seeger could be a teacher without equal. The simplicity of his songs, perfect for a child's call and response, is also what made them ill-equipped to deal with complex issues.

Read my full take here.

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