gotta love americans? Thousands of people have gathered in Washington D.C. at a rally to protest against proposed anti-clubbing legislation. The day-long event was organised by local group ROAR (Ravers Organized Against the Rave Act) and the National Dance & Music Rights Alliance and featured performances form DJs such as D:Fuse and Jr. Vasquez, alongside guest speakers. The highly controversial 'RAVE' (Reducing Americans Vulnerability to Ecstasy) Act was passed through the US political system earlier this year attached to an unrelated child abduction bill, despite the fact that there had been no debate or public hearing in Congress on the subject. Now, the proposed ‘Clean-up’ Act and ‘Ecstacy Awareness’ Act will threaten the very existence of dance music in the US. If passed, promoters and property owners may be liable for their patrons’ drug use, even if they try everything they can to stop it. If found guilty, violators may face up to 20 years in jail or a criminal fine of up to $500,000. The Drug Policy Alliance, one of many groups opposed to such anti-rave legislation, spoke of how such policies affect every property owner in America, not just dance music promoters: “Because of its broad language, the proposed law could potentially subject people to twenty years in federal prison if guests smoked marijuana at their party or barbecue” a spokesman for DPA said. “The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) actually perceives dance music events as nothing more than the sale, distribution and use of drugs”, they commented. The ‘RAVE’ Act amends the Crack House Law, which had been used in the past to prosecute promoters based on such evidence as glowsticks, massage oil, and bottled water as proof of drug use. More worrying however, is the fact that, dance music events, clubs, parties and anything that may potentially attract young people - will struggle to exist in the US if such laws are passed. All DJmag can say is – if the DEA can’t keep drugs out of their high-security prisons, how do they expect to stop young people from experimenting with drugs by stopping them dancing? taken from djmag.com only in america, i especially love this line "The ‘RAVE’ Act amends the Crack House Law, which had been used in the past to prosecute promoters based on such evidence as glowsticks, massage oil, and bottled water as proof of drug use." what the fuck, so the foundation would be held responsible for drug use as there are glowsticks and water availible, give me a brake.
Let them get on with it i say.... that way all the DJ's out there lining their pockets with rich yank dollars will come back to good old blighty where they belong Im hoping they pass the same law in Australia so we can get J00F back up He spends tons of time there these days... In all seriousness though - those americans are a bunch of nutbars, the entire country gets progressively worse every year..... im glad china will be kicking their ass in the next 2 decades.
it's a complete and utter joke. the american political is a joke.. where they just push through laws and amendments..
"Listen America..this is your government speaking...heres american gladiators..watch this shut up!...you are free to do as we tell you" land of the free
Americans eh, who needs em!!, nah, lol ive got about 10 living in my halls at uni, their sweet, know how to erm, 'rave' actaully!!! lol xx
