worth a careful read

[clothofdreams]

This is an important article for everyone, but especially for musicians. Hopefully more research is underway.

Music as Torture/Music as Weapon

Abstract One of the most startling aspects of musical culture in the post-Cold War United States is the systematic use of music as a weapon of war. First coming to mainstream attention in 1989, when US

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God Bless America

[sicilianocalvo]

All I have to say is this -- I should not be afraid at all. But I am deeply troubled by the rare glimpses into the inner workings of our World War on Dissent.

Now, since the FBI can wield "The Patriot Act" against American citizens residing domestically for crimes as broad and vague as copyright infringement, there is no protection from this kind of treatment for most Americans with a computer.

Sans habeus corpus. Indefinitely.

Call it a stretch if you will. But [insert analogy: "The Visible Portion or 'Tip' of the Iceberg"].

God bless America.

Re: God Bless America

[sicilianocalvo]

Gosh-I-tire-of-hearing-my-opinion-on-this. I can't be the only one.

Re: God Bless America

[clothofdreams]

Oh, you probably are... ;) Or others are just too shy/scared to speak up.

Re: God Bless America

[sicilianocalvo]

I don't know. Hopefully not.

[eattheolives]

I've always been interested in the idea of acoustic bombardment. I think it's fascinating.

Let it be shown on the record that I count being forced to listen to Britney Spears as torture.

[clothofdreams]

Fascinating and terrible. We are little children wielding these toys: we know not what we do. As a musician, the idea of perverting the use of music and making it an object of terror is extremely offensive to me. I know all too well how potent its power is, even when used for good.

[eattheolives]

I can say the same for words. As a writer, the idea of twisting language into propaganda and lies is extremely offensive to me. Anything can be perverted; sadly a product of our fallen world. =\

[clothofdreams]

Exactly.