No. I would have the same concerns if there were the same level of crowdedness at Bite of Seattle or an exhibition of Informercial Products on the center grounds or knitting exhibitions that drew this level of crowds. mg

That is the common sense approach that I hope you can see is lacking in the legislation and official line that I have demonstrated.

It is an approach that is encouraged where the focus is on potential public safety risks arising around music making and care must be taken if this encouragement is to be avoided. This approach places any risks before the benefits. Of course it is sensible that any real risks are adressed but I hope you would agree that a balanced approach is the best one.

some mentally ill and hospitalized people were taken to the fair..they should not have been.

I see no reason why these people should not be exposed to the proven benefits of music making and also to the related social activity. Sensible steps should of course be taken to address any real safety concerns and possibly in this case these steps were not adequate but this is a good example of where a balance must be made.

For is it seriously being suggested that is impossible to ensure an adequate level of safety for these people (and others) and that the only answer is to deprive them of such visits? I hope not.