Bach, Beethoven music used as penalty for rap musician

Leena , Kolkata: Oct 9 2008

Made Popular Oct 14 2008

Andrew Vactor was facing a $150 fine for playing rap music too loudly on his car stereo in July. But a judge offered to reduce that to $35 if Vactor spent 20 hours listening to classical music by the likes of Bach, Beethoven and Chopin. Vactor, 24,...

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Michael C Oct 12 2008

Lyon, France

Good post this. Thanks. All of this goes to show that one man’s ”culture” is another man’s poison.

(Me? I’d have tried a plea bargain because I prefer Wagner and Stockhausen.....)

Have a good day Leena,

Michael

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Leena Oct 13 2008

Kolkata, India

Hi Michael…Thanks for visiting. Yeah, I do agree that one man’s culture is another man’s poison. Its nice to know that you prefer to listen to legendary classical musicians like me. Even i would have gone for a plea bargain and listened to Bach and Beethoven, though listening for 20 hrs. is quite painful for anybody.

With relevance to the post, I do agree that forcing entertainment can be more torturous than penalizing in the conventional ways. I know a person out here who forces you to watch a movie with him and eulogize about it regardless of your personal opinion and preferences.

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