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Re: Politically Incorrect-please don't throw anything!
- To: Lloyd5009, babel-list
- Subject: Re: Politically Incorrect-please don't throw anything!
- From: Poemsl1
- Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 18:40:31 EDT
- Sender: owner-babel-list
Lisa- I understand what you're saying. On the other hand, NYC is becoming a
gentrified sea of Starbuck's, CVS's, etc. It isn't only CBGB's itself, which
is a legendary place, it's the idea of keeping the uniqueness and
originality in this city, which is slowly going the way of high rents and bland upscale
boutiques and corporate stores. Another pair of designer shoes, anyone? I
understand about the shopping bag with the CBGB's logo being a little bit
creepy or whatever, but the only way for CB's to generate funds to help them in
their legal fight is to sell stuff. I bought a CBGB's shirt and sweartshirt
on their web site. Tommy Lee may be a jerk, but if he wants to help, why not?
NYC used to be a place where young artists of every genre could come, get a
cheap apartment, explore the city and their art relatively cheaply. Now
they're lucky if they can get a share with three other people. I realize that in
life everything must change, but it's hard to sit still and watch your city
mutate into blandness. xxo- Seena