re: hanashir digest

[JCommHaznM <JCommHaznM...>]

>I just don't think we should be scolded here everytime someone asks for
>help in learning a particular song...this is where this started...It is not
>my belief that noone should support musical artists, and publishers of
>their work...in fact we all should, the best we can...

I'm sorry, but I must disagree - since when did the copyright laws change 
to allow those who "just can't afford the music" to use, copy, edit, or 
perform it for free? This is a ridiculous concept! I don't believe that 
it is possible to go into a department store, see something you like, 
take it and use, without paying for it. Music is no different!

Composers, perfomers and recording artists deserve more than just our 
respect and adulation - they deserve our hard -earmed money in  return 
for their hard work. No, children don't get a break because the don' t 
have a job and those who simply can't afford the music can save, scrimp 
or borrow in order to purchase it. There is a reason why the entire music 
industry and especially music publishers are disappearing from the scene 
at an alarming rate:  people who don't respect the artists and the 
companies enough to pay for the privelege of using their creations. If 
you disagree with that concept, then please at least take this to heart:  
doing anything but purchasing the items is AGAINST THE LAW! This more 
than enough reason for everyone, I would think.

B'shalom,

MikeyNYC1