Guest cyber Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 Mescalinium I'm glad that you're studying politics!!! It's about time we have some politicians that will have a little more insight into underground cultures instead of those we have today and their "witchunt" policies regarding parties and underground music culture in general. Of course there are many issues that need to be resolved @ such events (such as drugs, safety etc) but simply shutting them down will only make things worse. I for one never took any drug (except for a couple of beers or similar drinks) but don't like to go to the parties where one of the main focuses of people there is to get stoned, I just don't belong there.... that's why I don't even go to parties unless there is some band I really wanna see.....or even worse yet..I hate to be labeled by others (incl. politicians) as "one of them that wanna get stoned". Hope one day you'll be able to do something about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mescalinium Posted May 12, 2002 Share Posted May 12, 2002 thanks for the support!!! one of the main reason I've decided to study and get involved in politics is drug policy reform and education. i'm currently doing volunteer work for this organization called dancesafe (www.dancesafe.org). we go to parties and other similar music-type events and distribute information on the consequences of drug use, staying hydrated/avoiding heat stroke, hearing loss prevention, STD prevention, and the like. I'd like to one day maybe run for office, and or do some lobbying or legal activism. I don't know if you live in the US or not, but I'm a member of the American Libertarian party. While I'm not a hardcore, partisan Libertarian, I think this party does the most positive good in terms of drug policy reform and other (classical) liberal policy activism. I too hope to one day do something about the bad state of affairs in this country, and I think the political/legal activism root is the best way to go about it. I'm currently located in the NYC area, so if you're around, drop me an email! - Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dan vapid Posted May 12, 2002 Share Posted May 12, 2002 I'm totally with ya there on supporting the Libertarian party, although I'm not officially registered, and don't believe in committing myself to a political party. They totally have the right idea on most issues. also, i'm thinking of pulling a total 180 and switching my major from econ to poli sci, but i've only taken one course, and have only 2 years left. I'm not set on a career in politics at all, but i'm beginning to learn i have a passion for political issues - and i also see the pitiful state of the current american political system right now. so whatta ya say? is it worth taking 2 poli sci courses per semester from here on in so i can major in it, or should i stick with the econ which i'm also done with, but sucking in? haha. alright, take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dan vapid Posted May 12, 2002 Share Posted May 12, 2002 also = almost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cyber Posted May 12, 2002 Share Posted May 12, 2002 Wow it's like I knew you were drug reform activist:) I always had this idea about organising a drug free party....just to show people that it's possible to have a good time, enjoy music and party without drugs. I was thinking that people @ this party would bring some canned food which would be donated to charity or if there is a charge for party to donate the proceeds to other worthy cause. As you can guess, this is much easier said than done since I don't know anyone that shares my views here in Canada and even more importantly I got no money. I thought about talking to some organization but have no idea who would be willing to support such event. Of course, I would volunteer my time in organizing and playing music:) Does the American Libertarian party have a site? I'll go and check out dancesafe now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mescalinium Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 cyber, yes, check it out, www.lp.org (and there's also a link to it on the erowid site!) to dan, well first off, I don't think switching majors from economics to politics would be a "complete 180" ;o) the two fields are pretty interrelated, especially international relations and macroeconomics. perhaps you might consider continuing your econ major as planned and maybe pursuing a minor in poli sci? i'd say it also depends what type of politics you're interested in. i started out on the american politics concentration track, but i've kind of switched gears to international relations for a couple reasons. first, i think IR is more interesting, mostly because there are a lot more advances currently being made in that field than any other poli sci sub-discipline (in my opinion of course). and secondly, my school (nyu) has been "recruiting" a lot of big name professors in the IR field. if you've only taken one poli sci course (what was the name of it?), i'd recommend at least taking a couple more before you decide to switch majors, just to get a feel for the department. incidentally, how is the poli sci dept. at amherst? nyu's is pretty hit or miss: i've had some really amazing classes, and some god awful ones. ultimately what you do is up to you (well i guess that's kind of obvious): if you're really gung ho about american politics, go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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