Pubdate: Thu, 07 Nov 2002
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI)
Copyright: 2002 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Contact:  http://www.jsonline.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/265
Author: Jason Groff
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/raves.htm (Raves)

WISCONSIN TOO UPTIGHT ABOUT YOUNGER CROWD

I am sickened by the rave scene being pinpointed as a social gathering for 
drug users. If the Racine Police Department is so hard-pressed to stop all 
of this, why not stop the bar and club scene? From what I see, that 
promotes drinking, and I see plenty of people using illegal substances 
there, too.

Wisconsin is too uptight with these restrictions. I have gone to a few 
raves; I am not a user of illegal drugs, and I still enjoyed myself. I 
agree that I don't want drunks and druggies driving our streets, but if the 
party is contained and people are responsible, I do not see the problem. I 
didn't hear of any problems that were caused by the rave. Did anyone?

I am an amateur disc jockey, and it bothers me that electronic music is 
also being targeted. I suppose I am to assume that if I were to listen to 
rock and rap, I would be stereotyped as a person who smokes marijuana. I 
guess I will just listen to oldies and country from now on so I am not 
stereotyped. No thanks!

Jason Groff, Cedarburg
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