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Originally Posted by Rissask

I was reacting to your negativity of the Canadian music industry as a whole, and your criticism about gov't support of the arts ....it seemed a bit harsh, is all.

You term it "negativity." I consider it reality. But, once again it is a matter of personal opinion.

Originally Posted by Rissask

I guess I see it as important to be supportive of the arts and if a little grant here and there helps someone out, then good. Most artists I think succeed if they are deserving and don't if they aren't.

You do.....I don't.

Originally Posted by Rissask

can't think of any examples where a band or artist was a raving success here in Canada and they got there somehow riding the coattails of gov't money or favouritism? Can you? that is what confused me.

If you're after specific instances, I can't supply them. I could likely come up with a few if I were willing to spend more time listening to more regular broadcast radio, but I'm not willing to subject myself to that. And it's not that I don't enjoy music, quite the opposite. But I'll stick with my large collection of CD's.