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[Soma Sophia]

WAKE UP...if u haven't already heard....


>LIVE MUSIC UNDER ATTACK - FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS
>
>Members of Congress think the American people won't stand up for their 
>rights.  On April 24th we're going to prove them wrong.
>
>Narrow-minded policymakers are working to shut down radio shows, TV shows, 
>concerts, and other events they don't like. In the last couple of weeks, 
>the federal government has fined Clear Channel and Infinity Broadcasting 
>over a million dollars for daring to air radio shows considered offensive 
>by bureaucrats.  The U.S. House of Representatives just passed a bill 
>making television stations pay massive fines if they air television shows 
>Members of Congress find "indecent".  The Justice Department is using the 
>RAVE Act to scare nightclubs away from playing certain kinds of music. The 
>entire entertainment industry is under attack.
>
>Now, Congress is considering legislation that would hold bands, DJs, 
>bartenders, promoters, venue owners, radio stations and others liable if a 
>patron uses drugs at a nightclub or concert. If enacted, music lovers 
>could soon be unable to see their favorite band, DJ or other entertainment 
>live. The economic impact on the music industry could be devastating. (For 
>more detailed information on this legislation see the link at the bottom 
>of this alert.)
>
>Following the lead of local groups around the country, the Drug Policy 
>Alliance is making April 24th a Day and Night of Outrage to protest these 
>proposed laws, raise awareness among voters, and raise money to stop them. 
>Already, music lovers in Billings (Montana), Denver, Los Angeles, New 
>York, Santa Fe and Washington DC are planning events. Without the help of 
>people like you, this legislation could become law.
>
>What you can do:
>
>1) Organize a protest. Go to our sign-up form if you're willing to take on 
>the responsibility of organizing something in your area:
>http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=11336&l=25494
>
>2) If you're a musician, consider donating some or all of your income from 
>that night. You can also convince the venue you're playing at to donate 
>money. As D:FUSE says, "Artists have a responsibility to raise money for 
>this campaign to protect live music. Not only can this legislation shut 
>down the venues we play at, it could even land artists in jail.":
>http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=11336&l=25494
>
>3) If you're a promoter, get musicians and venue owners to donate some of 
>their proceeds from that night. Promoters in Los Angeles, New York, and 
>Washington, DC are already getting DJs to play for free that night, in 
>exchange for the venue giving money to the campaign:
>http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=11336&l=25494
>
>4) If you're a club owner consider donating a percentage of your proceeds 
>from that night. An easy way to help out is to simply add $2 to that 
>night's cover charge, and donate that money to stop federal legislation 
>that could be used to shut down your business.:
>http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=11336&l=25494
>
>5) Fax your U.S. Representative and tell him or her to oppose this 
>legislation:
>http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=11336&l=25495
>
>6) Distribute flyers [ 
>http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=11336&l=25496 ] and petitions 
>[ http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=11336&l=25497 ] at music 
>shows, record stores, and festivals
>
>7) Donate money now to help make April 24th a success:
>http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=11336&l=25498
>
>8) Forward this e-mail to musicians, promoters, venue owners, and music 
>lovers. Encourage them to take action.
>
>FOR MORE INFORMATION:
>http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=11336&l=25499
>
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>Please consider joining the Drug Policy Alliance: 
>https://secure3.ctsg.com/dpa/donation/index.asp?Item=8&MS=email

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