Klarinet Archive - Posting 000207.txt from 2000/05

From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Bells & whistles
Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 07:30:18 -0400

Topper wrote:

> At 03:37 PM -0700 5/2/00, Kevin Callahan wrote:
>
> >Don't get me started, Leo. I can talk physics to you up a wall. The fact
> >I have several of my own theories combining such as parallel universes,
> >quantum mechanics, chaos theory, and Boseman-Einstien condensates is enough
> >to freak out my chemistry teacher, since what I say makes sense in sick
> >twisted way according to quantum mechanics. This has nothing to do with
> >American education, Mark just isn't interested in that stuff, and do not
> >presume to think that because one is of a certain nationality (or age: hint,
> >I'm 16) that the educational establishment of that nation is responsible for
> >a person's ignorance. We have 187 people in the FHS band program, yet my
> >best friend can not read music, because he isn't in it. Would you blame the
> >American educational establishment for the fact that he can't read music? It
> >isn't his thing. It's ours.

Bull shit! The idea that reading music "isn't his thing" will only limit his
musical opportunities. If your friend wants to remain musically illiterate so be
it. Let us not blame ourselves for his lack of discipline and his stubbornness
to not learning how to read music. Books open doors. Music books and music
manuscript open doors. What else could one say on this subject?

>
> >
> >Kevin Callahan
> >* Kevin fwaps Leo with his Supercosmological Tile Floor Model.
>
> It must be that "Tower of Bable Theory" no one person can understand any
> one language other than their own. A good reason to close of our borders
> for good (the original ones).
>
> It is American ideals and perception of ethics all ruled by a government
> which managed to stay in power under many nations lead now by America.
>
> This is not about ego. It is about facts. Holocaust, oppression and unequal
> opportunity. You are not old enough nor experienced enough to know what I
> am talking about. You may be 16 and good at your argument but you would not
> be able to discuss your threorum with any of my kids half your age. They
> know better.
>
> Better than me or you. And that is the end of it.
>
> Cheers, Leo
>
> http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/leo_g@-----.com/
> "You Take The High Notes" http://helius.carroll.com/p/leo_g/ There is a
> difference between "dealers" and musicians that love not only the sound of
> music but the tools which make it possible for people to play music. It's
> important to set things free so they may ultimately find their way to
> their intended parties. I am especially interested in Musical Instrument
> History and technical data. Please email me with interesting links. Thank
> you:-) Leo
>
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