[HANASHIR:5376] Chuck Sher Music

[Jeff Klepper <klepper...>]

Elad's report is almost unbelievable, though pathetic is more like it.  I 
sent the following to Chuck Sher Music:

> Dear Mr. Sher -
>
> Your refusal to sell your music books to citizens of Israel has now been
> noted on a number of music related bulletin boards.
>
> Since I do not wish to start a war of words between us, let me say simply
> that music is supposed to bring understanding between people, not drive them
> apart, which is what your "policy" appears to be doing. There are many other
> ways for you to express your political opinions without demeaning the
> sacredness of the art-form which is the very essence of your business.
>
> Read the loving tribute of Edward Said (a Palestinian) about Daniel
> Barenboim (an Israeli) in the Arts section of The Sunday New York Times,
> February 27, 2000.  Then think about whether your position makes any sense
> or accomplishes anything except to reflect badly on your own sense of
> judgement, which I believe is in the wrong in this matter.
>
> Sincerely,
> Jeffrey Klepper

Jeff

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