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Stephen L. Rich The Power Of Song (13) The Power Of Song 08 May 08


If you've ever doubted the power of song, this comes from the Associated Press:

AP - Tue May 6, 9:43 PM ET

A man with a guitar and a megaphone climbed atop a convenience store
roof to serenade commuters with his musical protest of high gasoline
prices â€" until police halted the impromptu concert.

Once atop the roof of the Family Express store Monday, and above pumps
dispensing fuel at $3.78 per gallon, Jay Weinberg, 29, performed his
ditty called "Price Gouge'n."

Dozens of supporters chanted: "I can't afford it. I'm banging on my
dashboard. I can't believe they think I'm a fool."

The performance lasted about 15 minutes before three police officers
arrived and arrested Weinberg on charges of trespassing and disorderly
conduct. Police said he was cooperative.

The crowd, made up of Weinberg's friends and other people who just
happened to be pumping gas, continued singing. Then some, including
his wife, Danielle, drove to Porter County Jail to bail him out.

Weinberg left the building around 7:30 p.m. and was greeted with cheers.


Be well.
Stephen Lee


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