I wouldn't say its moot at all catspaw. Folk Alliance HAS addressed the issue of music and politics (see guest post of 13 Aug 3:41 p.m.) in it's conferences. It has also attempted to drape itself in the garb of progressive, left leaning politics by choosing to honor (through lifetime achievement awards to the likes of Paul Robeson) and book politically active musicians like Steve Earle to appear at conferences to fill the seats.

They can't have it both ways with this one. Neither their progressive left membership or the progressive left folk musicians will allow that to happen without a fight, whether they are FA members or not.

One need not be a FA member to join the protest against FA's decision. One just need to have a functioning moral compass, a conscience which moves one to take action rather than just spout off in internet discussion forums, and knowledge of the facts of the case.