Re: [microsound] completely OT yet so on-topic

[Joseph Siemion <jsiemion@xxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 25 Apr 2001 16:44:48 -0700 "Jeremy Tolsma" <ccws@xxxxxxxx>
writes:
> > blaming a ill-defined system such as capitalism or communism
> > or gov't sponsored terrorist acts carried out in the name
> > of democracy seems about as productive as
> > blaming the logger for continuing to log; he's part of much more
> > fundamental, deep-seated, and serious problem.
> >
> 
> I dont do anything 'in the name of democracy', and I suggest you 
> shouldn't
> either.  Democracy is a fraud on humanity.

ah yes, a system where everyone (or some, depending on the *type*
of democracy) has a say in how and what the gov't does/functions.
this is indeed a fraud on humanity. (great sarcasm)

BTW, i never said i did anything 'in the name of democracy'. reread my
post.

and you really *do* need to separate what democracy is, i.e., what it is
by definition, from postmodern american consumerism/capitalism/
democracy. you are mixing these up badly.

> > of course this does not legitmize the police brutality, whcih im 
> well
> > aware
> > of its disturbing prevalence. it's simply a call to a different
> > perspective.
> >
> 
> So from your perspective its more important to be polite to police 
> officers,
> than for police officers not to beat innocent people up?

yes THIS is EXACLTY my point. thank you for putting so 
clearly.

[(i apologize to others for continuing this now meaningless
discussion.)]

js
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