Mike...

the "clever" remark was pissy...

I apologize..

It was motivated by frustration stemming from the knowledge that in battle of wits, I'm going to lose to you every time.
Your thinking is more organized, and you prsent your case effectively....

I just get emotional and start hand-grnading my case....

But the facts in this seem inarguable to me..
That's why I find it mystifying that you, who parallel me in so many ways in professional background, could be in such complete disagreement.

Honestly and truly, I would love to be able to see what I'm missing !

And Ed.....I think I'm probably as far left as I think I am...this isn't an issue of left and right for me..it's right and wrong.

It's apparent that nobodys mind is gonna get changed on this one..not mine or Ed's or Grahams Or Brians or Mikes or Trumans or ANYBODY>

I just want you all to know that I'm vehement about this because I think it's bad for both sides.

I think it's a hardship for the musicians because the venue will always pass the cost onto them, and bad fpr the songwriters morally as they learn to take money from the wrong people.

And one more time....will somebody PLEASE tell me when all this happenend>
And is it happening everywhere ?

I say again, I have never ever heard of submitting lists like this.
I never did it and never heard of anyone else doing it.

Thanks

Bob