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**hernkingAnank** · 10-18-2005, 04:36 PM

I grew up in an artists home. The political demographic was left of center, consistantly. I grew up with the realization that if you were a person with ultra conservative views you likely had little time for the imagination. Whether you agree with me or not, that was my experience. Organized philosophies and round table discussion of issues of science fiction to the mind of a child often seemed surreal to me but the passion you couldn't deny.

So, I'm of the belief that not only does this discussion have a place in this forum, but by and large most Jazz Musicians I've ever known have had a parallel perspective about these issues of politics. They feel the need to be protective of the opportunities of our children (for their creative future) and for our teachers (who gave us the faith to persue)

I don't cater personally to the Social Credit type government we endure now - the BC Liberals who have to have THAT distinction so as not to be confused with the political philosophies of the Federal Liberals. And I don't cater to short term political thinking either when it comes to education in this province as it takes away vision and ambition. That's my opinion. If you don't agree with it I could care less. If you have a real problem with it then I figure you can't play.

Brian - don't worry - you were right of course.

Cam.

10-18-2005, 04:36 PM	#6
hernkingAnank Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 393 Senior Member	I grew up in an artists home. The political demographic was left of center, consistantly. I grew up with the realization that if you were a person with ultra conservative views you likely had little time for the imagination. Whether you agree with me or not, that was my experience. Organized philosophies and round table discussion of issues of science fiction to the mind of a child often seemed surreal to me but the passion you couldn't deny. So, I'm of the belief that not only does this discussion have a place in this forum, but by and large most Jazz Musicians I've ever known have had a parallel perspective about these issues of politics. They feel the need to be protective of the opportunities of our children (for their creative future) and for our teachers (who gave us the faith to persue) I don't cater personally to the Social Credit type government we endure now - the BC Liberals who have to have THAT distinction so as not to be confused with the political philosophies of the Federal Liberals. And I don't cater to short term political thinking either when it comes to education in this province as it takes away vision and ambition. That's my opinion. If you don't agree with it I could care less. If you have a real problem with it then I figure you can't play. Brian - don't worry - you were right of course. Cam.
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