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Got this from TNC.com:
Attempted Government Rave Crackdown Continues
In yet another attempt to crackdown on raves, the House of Representatives is now considering a resolution called the, "Clean, Learn, Educate, Abolish, Neutralize, and Undermine Production (CLEAN-UP) of Methamphetamines Act of 2002."
Sponsored by Rep. Doug Ose of California, who has been an active opponent of raves and methamphetamines as part of the House's Task Force for a Drug Free America, the resolution states: "Whoever knowingly promotes any rave, dance, music, or other entertainment event, that takes place under circumstances where the promoter knows or reasonably ought to know that a controlled substance will be used or distributed in violation of Federal law or the law of the place were the event is held, shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than nine years, or both."
In short, if a promoter knows, or "reasonably ought to know" that drugs may be used or sold at an event, he or she could face up to nine years in prison.
The Electronic Music Defense and Education Fund opposes this resolution, saying that, if loosely interpreted, it could be applied to, "any well-attended entertainment event whether it be a rave, a concert, a major league sports game, or even a high school dance." Though the title of the act implies that it deals with methamphetamines only, the resolution never mentions any specific drug, meaning the possibility would exist for this act to affect countless events other than raves.
The EMDEF also fears the resolution could cause promoters to stop allowing drug prevention organizations and harm reduction groups, such as DanceSafe, a non-profit organization that sets up at raves to test ecstasy drugs for contamination and distribute information on such topics as heat stroke, to set up at their events in fear of admitting to prior-knowledge of drug use.
As of now, this legislation is pending. However, it has been introduced to a number of committees and subcommittees in the House and already has 42 co-sponsors.
The rave crackdown is continuing in California as well. A resolution has been introduced in California Assembly that states: "Any local permit granting authority shall notify the local law enforcement agency when it is considering whether or not to grant a permit for a rave party." The resolution would also require the promoter to present evidence that he or she is "sufficiently knowledgeable about illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia."
The resolution defines a "rave party" as any dance event that may be attended by 1,000 people or more.
The EMDEF also opposes this resolution, saying the wording is just too vague. How, they ask, does this resolution define "evidence," "sufficient knowledge," or even, "drug paraphernalia?" The EMDEF says, "The subjective wording of this bill and the fact that there is no specified formal procedure for the issuance of permits creates a potential for discrimination," against promoters of electronic music and dance events.
This legislation is pending as well; However as the trend towards laws that effectively shut down raves continues in our government, it will not be surprising to see both resolutions pass. What does this mean for the future of raves and electronic music in America? Says the EMDEF: "This is effecting the ability of our industry's top talent to sign deals with major record labels, to tour through large venues, and generally, to remain competitive in the music business."
Well since you guys are living in the states maybe you guys can shed some light on this? |
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| Freeza |
| Why is everyone posting about this now. It's been going on forever. It's weird in the last coupple of days how everyone keeps making new threads about it:conf: |
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| drizzt81 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Freeza
Why is everyone posting about this now. It's been going on forever. It's weird in the last coupple of days how everyone keeps making new threads about it:conf: |
'cause they all just read it on AG.. |
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| Freeza |
| Hehe that makes sence. :D :toothless :D :stongue: :p :D |
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| DJ A.i |
| lol...i dont know how old this thread is but im gonna comment on this anyways=) hehehehe but anyways... yea.. i read on AG about all this bull and how before they said that we are NOW allowed to bring "rave toys" to clubs and now how government is try'n to up the whole electronic clubb'n scene... well, in my opinion... they have no 'n case.. if they are going to close down a "rave" club b/c of those supid alligations then they better shut down every club from hip hop to trance b/c 1st weed is everywehere in hip hop clubs and 2nd, there are way more deaths caused by drunk driving(yes liquor is a drug too) then any other drugs. so if the government want to crack down on the "AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE" they better do it in a matter where it does not discriminate against electronice music DJ's, producers and the music followers! =) |
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| kid nyce |
| rave scene is dead in nyc...from blakkats to prm events they are all dead...the last hot part was [email protected] its just full of snorkel wearing drug dealers and shady junglist...IMO |
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| ArthurBrooklyn |
The EMDEF also opposes this resolution, saying the wording is just too vague. How, they ask, does this resolution define "evidence," "sufficient knowledge," or even, "drug paraphernalia?"
legally there is no such thing as drug paraphernalia... been struck down by some luisianna court...or some mississippi court...dun remember..smewhere in redneck regioun of our coutry...
ps.. my gf is drug paraphernalia..she always makes my drugs kick more :) |
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| drizzt81 |
| quote: | Originally posted by ArthurBrooklyn
ps.. my gf is drug paraphernalia..she always makes my drugs kick more :) |
d00d3, we all better stop breathing right now.. without air, drugs don't kick at all :D
so we all must be constantly dripping since we are using 'drug paraphenilia' :toothless |
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