4. "Fortunate Son" was originally written about the grandson, David Eisenhower, of President
Dwight D. Eisenhower. Regardless of party affiliation, do you find it right for the children of
politicians to receive exemption in a military draft? Why or why not?
5. When reading these lyrics, do you see parallels between the socioeconomic divisions of the
1960s and socioeconomic divisions of today? In what ways?
6. What does a "fortunate son" look like today? Who you imagine might write a song like this
today?
7. Why is music such a powerful form of propaganda or protest?