johnhildreth

Regarding this business of angry rhetoric and violent riots in response to cartoon caricatures of muslim religious icons . . .

Anger is being misdirected. Wrath is not due the publisher of a Danish newspaper, nor those of any European papers, nor neighborhoods populated with Christian believers; rather, it is due those who have successfully worked to transform the perception of Muslim life into one of violence, intolerance and vengeance. This is how the rest of the world is coming to view Islam. Further, many Islamic leaders have unwittingly re-inforced this perception.

It is because of those who practice violence and terror in the name of Islam that the cartoon exists in the first place. Seeking to halt those who cultivate terror will reveal an end to this madness. Muslims turning to anger and violence as a means of addressing their world only empower the radical element -- it is how they wish you to behave.

Concerning European publishers: there is no good reason to apologize for a political cartoon caricature. To do so is to grant an angry mob dominion over your business and your principles.

Societies who wish to exist in the global community must come to accept everything that goes with it. How many Islamic publications lampoon western ideals and Judeo-Christian religious icons? And are they forced to apologize amid a furor of violence and rhetoric?

As a society, you don't have to agree with the rest of the world. But you cannot expect them to agree with you all of the time either.

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The blue room -- so named after a Juliet Binoche movie about a composer -- is completed. Please see the gallery detailing its progress!

As you'll see, I've not implemented any industry-grade baffling or reinforcement in the room. Rather, I'm arranging the room with more traditional decor that will provide reasonable acoustic reinforcement, at least insofar as creating an environment that works well for production. The current furnishings are surprisingly absorbent.

If I were operating a commercial outfit, I'd take this more seriously. But, since it's my space (and a guest room), I'd rather look at paintings and great woodwork than foam tiles and bass traps (!)

okay, this is a first entry to see how the journaling goes.

so, what is happening right now? too much, i think. yet i am never quite sure what to write about.

i am trying to finish a movie before the end of the year; the band is getting ready for its busiest time of the year; and, i have a few sound production projects that have been in the wings for several months awaiting my attention . . . but not before the movie is done. further, my new studio is one coat of paint and a rug away from completion. being able to move into it will speed things along.

the autumn is sooooo great, it's my favorite season. i am anxious to get out to an apple orchard, and do some hiking amongst the falling leaves. we need to get some pumpkins. then, there is halloween :)