Mick -

I am both American and Canadian. Its just that I saw nobody protesting or even blinking an eye at the notion of buying water for a 10 hour festival. I think this is just the beginning - a way of conditioning people to accept that they must pay for clean, drinking water. It is more logical to me to protect the drinking water from pollutants than to bottle the clean stuff and sell it. But, of course, that wouldn't be profitable.

Somebody mentioned that in the 60's, if someone had tried this, the water kiosk would have been liberated. I believe this is true. I grew up in America during the 60's. It is disheartening to see so little protest from university students these days. In fact, the crowd at this concert, behaved like cattle.

I go to concerts and festivals regularly in Canada. I bring water, snacks, blankets, cameras, etc. Alcohol is usually banned but water and blankets at an outdoor venue? Never! In fact, you usually mark your spot with your blanket so you and your friends know where to meet.

I don't think the U.S. is the root of all evil but I do think it is a mighty giant. What happens in the U.S. usually finds its way up to Canada in less than 10 years. It is easier to see the loss of freedom from the outside. The propaganda in the U.S. is very slick and if the folks in the U.S. don't stand up to it, Canadians don't stand a chance. Your trends seem to devour us. I love the people in the U.S. (my family included) because they are fun and friendly. I just wish they had more balls when it comes to crass commercialism.

I have watched the American public hang their heads in resignation for the last 30 years. The world watches and wants you to show a little more spunk, thats all. I think the U.S. has been a great role model for many nations in the past. Unfortunately, the example that is being set today is one of submission.   

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