According to the link, all you have to do is take it indoors and you're within the law.

http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch...ve_fiona_ma.php

It won't pass. I've been reading nothing but negative comments about it from both parties. Once they find out events like Coachella would look at other states, we will win. Look how much revenue LA lost from the cancelled Tiesto concert.

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Originally posted by Brian Scott if you read the bill the woody posted on the 2nd page of this thread, you will find that congresswoman ma's re-election event falls squarely within the rules. this is a private event held at a private venue. sorry all, but this will not be sufficient ammo against the proposed bill. this bill really only affects the major festivals that are held on public property, ie the sports arena. undergrounds and clubs will not be affected.

You have to think like a lawyer does and which every lawyer in the State of California will do if this measure passes. Clearly you can use her party as ammo. Example define "private" vs "public"? According to her party page she has three prices. General Admission, VIP w/o bottle service, VIP w/ bottle service. If you're charging me a $100 for entry to a banquet hall for Ma's NYE Party, and then I go and pay admission to see Carl Cox perform at The Coliseum, what's the difference? Both events have alcohol, party favors, and whatever else. It's double talk. Plan and simple. A private event if that's what Ma wants to call her party, then why is advertised? It would be by invitation only. Same as if you were to label it a wedding.


Lets see what more propaganda she says. Just because I hate politicians.

"Raves foster an environment that threatens the health and safety of our youth," said Assemblywoman Ma.

Ok, so you just described everyday life as we know it.

"The bill is not intended to impact traditional music concerts and sporting events.

So, when the Lakers win Championships, it's ok to riot in the streets, and burn out cars and vandalize buildings. Traditional concerts. Hmmm I saw more drug use at the Rush concert then I did at EDC.

Attendance at raves can range from 16,000 to 185,000 people, which is simply unmanageable. "Raves are a state-wide problem and require a state-wide approach," said Assemblywoman Ma.

Hmmm, maybe if you didn't layoff all those police, fire and medical personnel you might have a handle on it. Instead of wasting our tax money on useless bills, you could put that money into training. Oh I forgot you're a DEMOCRAP. You also state in your public statement that you "MA", have no desire to create new jobs, and you're admitting that once again big government has failed. After all, how does a minor get into an 18+ event? Hmmmm.....

The bill was introduced after recent raves in Los Angeles and Daly City led to deaths, overdoses, and hundreds of arrests. Raves in California are notoriously associated with the use of the drug commonly known as Ecstasy.

How long have music festivals or what she deems as "raves" been going on? And how many deaths within the last twenty years? You have better odds dying from a car accident. Have you not seen how Californians drive? Once again, show me a concert that doesn't have drug use? What do you think they did at Woodstock? Sip tea?

Clearly this woman has really nothing going for her other than contradictions. All this will do is promote lawsuits from every angle and it goes against the 1st and 2nd Ammendments. Last time I checked California is on the verge on bankruptcy. Lawyers don't accept IOU's.

One more thing. Does this mean all the music you hear in the malls, on the piers, boardwalks, elevators are affected too? I mean these are locations opened to the public and that plays for at least twelve hours. What will Britney Spears do?

And where did MA come up with the 3.5 hour rule? Did she pull that out of her hairy asshole or something?

Anyone care to read an essay i am writing on this subject?

at least this gets rid of the "R" word for good, so 90's.

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Ok so If there going to ban raves then they have to ban rock concerts, any large gathering with music and so on. ITs total bull shit, this idiot was probably dropping acid tabs at woodstock listening to Jimmy Hendricks rock out a tune.

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Originally posted by Alain http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a...22AD12PR01.aspx Immediate Release: December 22, 2010 Contact: Nick Hardeman @ (916) 319-2012 Assemblywoman Ma Introduces Historic Legislation to Ban Raves in California AB 74 introduced on the heels of recent drug-related tragedies in Los Angeles and the Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO - Assemblywoman Fiona Ma (D-San Francisco/San Mateo County) introduced legislation today to ban raves in California. The bill was introduced after recent raves in Los Angeles and Daly City led to deaths, overdoses, and hundreds of arrests. Raves in California are notoriously associated with the use of the drug commonly known as Ecstasy. Many of the attendees are minors and the events have led to extensive pressure on law enforcement and emergency medical responders. "Raves foster an environment that threatens the health and safety of our youth," said Assemblywoman Ma. "The introduction of AB 74 is the first step toward eliminating these dangerous events." AB 74 will prohibit raves on public property and prevent raves on private property unless a business owner has a license to host such an event. "The bill is not intended to impact traditional music concerts and sporting events. AB 74 is about cracking down on raves that harbor drug use and lead to teenage deaths." In June of 2010, a 15-year-old girl died of a drug overdose and an estimated 120 people were sent to the hospital after a rave that was held at the publically owned Los Angeles Coliseum. In May of 2010, two people died after overdosing at a rave held at the state-owned Cow Palace in Daly City and additional 5 attendees were hospitalized in critical condition. An additional 68 adults and 5 juveniles were arrested on drug-related charges. Attendance at raves can range from 16,000 to 185,000 people, which is simply unmanageable. "Raves are a state-wide problem and require a state-wide approach," said Assemblywoman Ma. "It's time that the legislature says enough is enough and provide law enforcement with the tools to shut down events that have displayed a pattern of fostering youth drug use." According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), many young adults and teenagers attending raves and all-night dance parties are using so-called "club drugs." These drugs include MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, Rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamine, and LSD. The NIDA and other scientific studies demonstrate that such drugs can pose serious health risks including death, coma, amnesia, addiction, physical dependency, and long term neurotoxic, behavioral, and cognitive problems. The bill will be eligible for a hearing in Committee next month. AB 74 is the first bill introduced by Assemblywoman Ma in the 2011-2012 Legislative Session. Assemblywoman Ma, who serves as the Speaker pro Tempore of Assembly, represents Daly City where the Cow Palace is located.

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Originally posted by CaliCard go figure...another dem from San Fran trying to legislate her morality on the masses. When will they stop seeing themselves as liberal elitists and realize they are the same as the ultra conservatives they berate.

The same, eh?

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****Favorite Trance Songs of Early 2012 Mix(July 2012)****
****Love & Loneliness Vocal Trance Classics Mix (July 2012)****

Signed twice.

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