Pixel8ion@aol.com wrote:
quoted 5 lines In America this is a protected right. the contrary - censorship is much more
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> In America this is a protected right. the contrary - censorship is much more
> harmful than anything some quack might say.
>
> If you find it too strong a message the don't buy it. Very simple concept.
I agree 100% with the above statement. This is why I don't buy
Muslimgauze CDs. That's my problem and the problem of others who agreed
with my statement, and not anyone else's.
quoted 3 lines Nope I give my money up for music not for a particular cause. I may not
> Nope I give my money up for music not for a particular cause. I may not
> agree with an opinion, but as long as it isn't shoved down my throat then
> what the hell do I care if they wear fur?
Right, what the hell do you care if they advocate the murder of innocent
civilians?
Some of the causes that Muslimgauze supports (both in the titles of his
albums/songs and in interviews) are dedicated to terrorism until Israel
no longer exists, and if that means suicide attacks against unarmed
commuters, then so be it.
The argument that since I live in a democracy I have no right to judge
those living under occupation is, I believe, way off. I'm sorry, but to
me, terrorism is wrong (I don't care who it is). The fact that there
are negotiators at a table is proof that negotiation can work if people
are willing to compromise. Hamas and Islamic Jihad are not willing to
accept anything less than the complete dissolution of Israel and the
forced expulsion from that area of every person not willing to live
under an Islamic government. That is not a position you can negotiate,
it is only a position you can force onto others by violence.
I have no problem with Muslimgauze releasing CDs, and I have no problem
with anyone else buying them. I have a problem with *me* buying them.
I mentioned this when I pointed out that I thought "Return of Black
September" was an unspeakably nasty album title, and I wondered if
anyone agreed with me. Don't you think that harkening back to the
slaying of Israeli Olympic athletes by Palestinian terrorists is
something worth thinking about before you plunk down $14 to hear it?
quoted 3 lines In the case of IDM - the beliefs of the creator are not usually prevelant.
> In the case of IDM - the beliefs of the creator are not usually prevelant.
> their personal belief are a mystery for the most part. As long as they
> don't try to shove it down my throat they can believe want they want.
Muslimgauze's beliefs are obvious. I don't even have to listen to the
CDs to know what they are. And the interviews I've read with him
confirm what I thought. So my money doesn't fill his pockets. I'd be
happier if no one bought his CDs, because I believe that when one buys
Muslimgauze's CDs, one also encourages his views. But I know that
people do, and I don't really have a problem with those people (though I
may try and convince them to rethink their position), and life goes on.
ObIDM: The _WipeOut_XL_ soundtrack wins my vote for Best Ear Candy of
1996 so far. Not very "intelligent", but loads of fun anyways. The
Underworld track is exceptional.
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