Re: Lost in the country......




But here's a point worth thinking about: The gov't (potentially or
actually - doesn't matter) controls the airwaves via the FCC and
corporations that are in their pocket.

I must say that's the first time I've heard that allegation. Perhaps I
don't understand. Surely you aren't claiming that "corporations" are in the
pocket of "the government?" That's what I read here. If that's what you
meant I can't imagine what the problem is. Look around, "the government" is
you and I. It's not something separate.

Radio stations (and TV) are
being bought by huge conglomerates with political ties (not to mention
the newspapers, for those of us who can still read). This means that a
disproportionately few people decide what options can be heard by the
masses. Do you really want 30 people to decide what options there are
for 300 million (in the U.S. alone)? This sounds very, very dangerous
to me.

I agree with your points here. Unfortunately I don't see any remedy for it.


As to the joining of entertainment and politics, good luck in
separating the two. They've always been joined. Think Woody Guthrie,
late Beatles, and on the dark side, think Wagner and Strauss. When you
think passionately about a subject, it's likely to work it's way into
various aspects of your life. If you're a songwriter or composer,
well....

We're slipping into some very deep doo doo.


You're certainly correct about the history - but that certainly doesn't make
it right. The only person who really got away with it unharmed was Will
Rogers Jr. Nearly everyone thinks they are "right" in all matters
political. When you achieve a bit of notoriety the urge to tell everyone
these "truths" can be very strong. With freedom of speech comes a certain
amount of responsibility. The often quoted example is you don't have the
right to cry "Fire" in a crowded theater.

I've been on stage a lot of years. I see it like this. In any
controversial issue about half my audience is pro and half is con. That's
why it's controversial. If I express from stage that I am on the pro side
then the pros don't care and the cons are unhappy with me. I have nothing
to gain and considerable to lose. Besides, I've reached the age where you
suddenly realise that just because I believe it doesn't make it so.

Gerry


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