I would be surprised if UR supported the gulf war but it still annoys me every time I read the statement. My argument is that the UR statement is at least insensitive. It is a unhealthy analogy. It is not wise. However, I think I understand now (I applaud you for taking this topic on) ---> There is a need to protect the rights of the independent musician - bootlegging vinyl is not cool !!!
I think that widespread bootlegging of vinyl is a direct threat to the current indepedent industry of underground electronic music. This industry is struggling to find alternatives to this revenue model. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cyclone Wehner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "313 Detroit" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 2:52 AM Subject: Re: (313) UR > OK, I think I understand the context of this now. > I think it's kinda a hip-hop way of expressing it, appropriating terms like > 'shock and awe'. It's ironic, flipping terms to get people's attention and > make them think. I would be surprised if UR supported this current conflict, > com'on. > But some 'wars' are necessary - struggles for self-determination, justice, > equality, etc - and I am as pacifist as anyone. War here is figurative, it > could be as much about people power on the streets or campaigning Sony as > with the Jaguar 'cover'. > UR have a compelling point on the bootlegging. Bootlegging affects their > ability to run a business and look out for their families - and so achieve > self-determination. > I think KDJ has been very, very, very misunderstood. People shouldn't take > it so personally, unless they're bootleggers! > I think you'll find he just supports all people who keep it real and > realness has no colour. > > > > Haven't really followed this thread, as I have been off for a while, but I > > am sure it's figurative, as is a lot of UR's music and imagery. > > Probably more a reference to The Struggle - civil rights, African-Americans, > > Indigenous peoples, working class, women... self-determination, equality, > > etc. > > It's there to make you think? > > > > > >>> While I do not support the rip-off, I think the footer message "War when > >>> necessary" sucks big time. > >>> > >>> Peace in the good times/War when necessary. What defines necessity. > >>> If the US economic situation continues to deteriorate does this > >> necessatate > >>> enforcing control through trigger happy kick ass advanced technology > >> toting > >>> red-necks - know what I'm sayin'? >
