Pubdate: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 Source: Daily Herald-Tribune, The (CN AB) Copyright: 2004 The Daily Herald-Tribune Contact: http://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/804 Author: Lee Greentree DOG EAT DOGG I'm writing to express concerns about the recent Snoop Dogg concert that was held in Grande Prairie last month. What concerns me is this "entertainer" is a known drug advocate, an alleged gang supporter, and has been indicted for major offences. And our community welcomed him with open arms. I heard people saying how great that Grande Prairie finally has a concert for the youth. If these are the ideals that we are trying to promote for our youth, than I think it's time I went somewhere else! On one hand, we have many people working hard at trying to promote positive influences in our community and on the other we welcome someone promoting the opposite. What even makes me more concerned is that this concert was held in a publicly-funded venue (Crystal Centre). While I realize the city may have only rented the building, at the same time they are condoning all the activities that go along with this concert. How could they allow someone to smoke marijuana on stage and say that they are not condoning it? If public venues are used for concerts and "entertainment" it's about time they started being accountable for what the so called "artists" are promoting within this community. Perhaps the city shouldn't worry so much about making a profit at the Crystal Centre and work on our community! Lee Greentree Grande Prairie - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake