[kj] OT: duty

[peter.west410]

"I can understand that people see this differently but am surprised when
they express the appreciation for bands that range from DK - JB lyrics
more to the point - to Crass."

Why do you feel you have too "live"by the lyrics of the songs you listen
too,Is it beyond your feasability too be able too listen to songs and have
an objectionable veiw of the lyrics.Does your Dad have too be a bankrobber
before you can listen too the Clash cong? Can only Dancing queens listen too
dancing queen,And if that was the case ,I dont think "Come on Eileen"would
have got to number 1.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Davies" <Patrick.Davies at subsea7.com>
To: "A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)"
<gathering at misera.net>
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 10:30 AM
Subject: [kj] OT: duty


"I dutifully perform my role as a juror."

I find this more interesting than some of the other rantings going on
between/against people.

If anything I see within the UK more and more not considering 'duty to
the state' as something so important as perhaps in days past.
Personally, as someone who was heavily involved in the punk lifestyle,
the protests against the state over nuclear weapons and war, the miners
strike and the general acceptance that whoever is seen as being a ruler
of this land is merely a puppet for a state of affairs that has its
interests in maintaining the status quo that gives it its very
authority.

To then participate with the state in the process of state control
through the courts as a course of 'duty' seems to be a misconstrued
ideal.

Now im not endeared with the little junkie that breaks into my house to
satisfy his habit, nor am I willing to turn my back on punishment of
child molesters and murderers and it may be more prudent to be available
than face the penalties for contempt of court. However the vast majority
of court cases are a result of the scourge of poverty and while that may
not excuse the actions of stealing from ones neighbour it does question
what duty I have to serve a state that serves the privileged at the
expense of the impoverished.

I can understand that people see this differently but am surprised when
they express the appreciation for bands that range from DK - JB lyrics
more to the point - to Crass.


iPat
Communication is complicated. Each person is raised in a different
family with a different definition of each word.

-----Original Message-----
..
legitimate reason for needing to be excused from jury duty. Under any
other circumstances, while it may be a hassle, I dutifully perform my
role as a juror. When my wife's pregnant, that's a different story.


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