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New Anti Rave Bill in the Senate
No nightclub owner, promoter, or event coordinator is safe. Bill could halt
musical events such as raves.
The Senate is poised to pass legislation that would give federal prosecutors
new powers to shut down raves or other musical events and punish innocent
business men and women for hosting or promoting them. The bill, known as the
Reducing American's Vulnerability to Ecstasy Act (RAVE Act), was just
introduced in the Senate on June 18th and has already passed the Senate
Judiciary Committee. It is moving VERY rapidly and could be passed by the
Senate as early as next week. Worse still, the Senate leadership considers
this draconian drug war bill to be so uncontroversial that they are trying
to pass it under "unanimous consent" rules, which will mean no debate and no
real vote. It is ABSOLUTELY VITAL that your Senators here from you today.
They need to know that this bill is a danger to civil liberties and is
unacceptable.
ACTIONS TO TAKE:
--Call your Senators and tell them to stop S. 2633, the Reducing American's
Vulnerability to Ecstasy Act from becoming law. Tell them that innocent
business owners shouldn't be punished for the crimes of their customers.
Tell them this bill has dangerous anti-civil liberties provisions that they
need to be aware of, and this bill deserves serious debate.
You can contact your Senators through the Capitol Switchboard at
202-224-3121. To find out who your Senators are go to:
http://www.senate.gov/senators/senator_by_state.cfm
--Please forward this action alert to your friends and family. The Senate
needs to know that voters find this bill unacceptable.
MORE ON THE BILL
S. 2633, sponsored by Senators Durbin (D-IL), Hatch (R-UT), Grassley (R-IA)
and Leahy (D-VT), would greatly expand the so-called "crack house statute"
and potentially subject innocent business men and women to enormous fines if
customers sold or used drugs on their premises or at their events - even if
they were not involved in the offenses in any way. If the bill becomes law,
property owners, promoters, and event coordinators could be fined hundreds
of thousands of dollars if they hold raves or other events on their
property. This bill is a part of
a Justice Department strategy to halt all musical events they don't like,
such as raves. For more information on this bill, go to
http://thomas.loc.gov/ and under "bill number" search for S2633.
(from the Drug Policy Alliance)
God damn, you fellas have it hard over there. Come live in Australia, no bullshit laws here 
Ciao
Pointy
this shit better not get passed.......i will kill if it does lol
bah the raves in ny suck now...all filled with shady dealers...
i guess its cuz i havent been to a rave since i have a dream 4 in jan...but other than that...i think they suck!
just the big ones are ok...so i guess until the next one...
this bill is threatening a lot more than just raves. they hardly exist anymore. if it is the same one a read a while ago, it is threatening to control any dance event with more than 1000 ppl in attendance. in theory that extends to clubs, concerts, parties, and so on. they want control. it is so scary.
It only figures that Utah's <
Morality based legislation (WHICH IS WHAT THIS REALLY IS) is the last thing that we need in this country.
Educate, don't incarcerate!
ACTION ALERT
Sign the online petition at www.buzzlife.com
S 2633 - The RAVE Act
For the full text of this bill, please go to http://thomas.loc.gov/
and search for S 2633
Purpose: Senators Grassley and Biden on June 18th proposed the
Reducing America's Vulnerability to Ecstasy Act of 2002 (S2633). This RAVE Act is in the Senate now and is awaiting a vote. This
proposed bill focuses on establishments that feature electronic dance music. Under this bill, the federal government would have the power to prosecute law-abiding, tax paying venue owners and event promoters for the actions of their customers.
Status: This bill is awaiting a vote in the Senate and can be voted
on anytime on or after July 8th, 2002.
Background: Senate Bill 2633 is an attempt by legislators to reduce
the illegal use of ecstasy by re-writing Title 21 U.S. Code Section
856 (aka the "crack house law") so that it can be easily used to
shut down electronic dance music events. This legislation adds a
$250,000 minimum civil liability clause to the existing criminal
penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment and possible $500,000 fine.
This legislation could have a devastating effect on the electronic
dance music community.
The RAVE Act along with other bills such as H.R. 3782, known as
Clean, Learn, Educate, Abolish, Neutralize, and Undermine Production
(CLEAN-UP) of Methamphetamines Act of 2002, seriously jeopardize the
liberties of law-abiding promoters and partygoers. Language used
in both bills specifically target electronic dance music, even
identifying events or raves as places with bass heavy sounds and
repetitive rhythms. Targeting a music genre clearly violates our civil freedom. For more information on the effect this could have on you, visit www.aclu.org and search for "rave".
What You Can Do: Take action NOW! S 2633 was introduced under
special rules and could be voted on as soon as July 8th, 2002
1. Sign the online petition, go to
http://buzzlife.com/buzzdc/page.cfm...s&contest_id=13
2. Write or call your respective Senators and House Representatives
and make it clear that you want them to vote against the RAVE Act
in the Senate, and the CLEAN-UP Act in the House.
You can contact your representatives by calling the Capitol
Switchboard at 202.224.3121. To find your representatives, go to
http://www.vote-smart.org/.
3. Spread the word! Tell your friends, family, coworkers to sign
the petition and call their representatives.
Some Points to Make:
The electronic dance music industry and culture has existed for 20
years.
There is a viable industry of electronic music professionals that
in no way profit or promote drug use.
Electronic music is a part of our mainstream society. Corporate
entities such as Volkswagen and Gap Inc are currently featuring this
music in their commercials.
Law abiding, tax paying venue owners and event promoters should not
be held accountable for the actions of their patrons.
Electronic dance music has saturated the US at nightclubs, concert
halls and festivals, as well as on TV, radio and cable. It is a
form of artistic expression, which is NOT synonymous with drug use.
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| Originally posted by Trancer-X ACTION ALERT Sign the online petition at www.buzzlife.com S 2633 - The RAVE Act For the full text of this bill, please go to http://thomas.loc.gov/ and search for S 2633 |
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| Originally posted by pyro264jb I just signed it. This is more than just a fight against a bill I feel if this was passed its an infringmant on our civil liberties. Together we can stop these ignorant pricks . |
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