Klarinet Archive - Posting 001317.txt from 2000/12

From: rgarrett@-----.edu
Subj: Re: [kl] Wagner vs. Straus (was Wlach a Nazi)
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2000 12:41:57 -0500

At 11:21 AM 12/29/2000 -0600, you wrote:
>Surely you jest? You wish to compare underwear content & Nazi behavior?
>
>Please save your expensive words. Those who were Nazis & Anti-Semitic had a
>common bond which was a single thread --- HATE. Give your explanations &
>rationalizations for the 6 million & their survivors.
>
>You are welcome to rationalize Strauss' (or other musician's behavior) in
>whatever manner suits you. However, I am _NOT_ swallowing any of it.
>
>Condemnation by association ... ABSOLUTELY!
>mark weinstein

Justified anger over the plight and ultimate doom for so many during the
war years notwithstanding, don't you feel that condemnation by association
- even if the person associated is simply associated because of race - is
an example of hate in itself? Doesn't this also lead to racism?

Or.....did I misunderstand what you were saying Mark?

Sincerely,
Roger Garrett

Roger Garrett
Assistant Professor of Clarinet
Director, Symphonic Winds
Advisor, IWU Recording Services
Illinois Wesleyan University
School of Music
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
Phone: (309) 556-3268
Fax: (309) 556-3121

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