Very well said, Eamonn. This is the most clear and articulate response to Mani's boycott announcement that I've read yet. I do hope that those who've been accusing some of us of "overreacting" to the proposed boycott of our continent's electronic music scene take the time to read through this post and take its well-made points into consideration.
Brendan > -----Original Message----- > From: D1 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 05 October 2004 16:09 > To: 313@hyperreal.org > Subject: (313) EU Boycott : An Irish response > > > To view Mani's remarks with serious concern is neither to > overreact to them, nor to misconstrue them. The plain fact > that his comments were ill conceived, poorly phrased and > badly judged is not something for those offended to > overlook, but for him to redress...