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This has nothing to do with Liberal v Conservatives, that's a ridiculous argument and statement. This is about a few people's sensitivities and their attempts at controlling something, the vast majority enjoy without issue, of which most are liberals. I'm a "liberal" and have no problem with this event and the musket firings and would never think about trying to stop or control in any way, this type of celebration. I would and have, simply informed my children what it's about.

“IF a Conservative doesn’t like an album or CD with objectional lyrics, He simply doesn’t buy it . If a Liberal doesnt like the same album, He tries to ban it so no one can buy it. If a Conservative doesn’t want to own a gun………………………."

What an arrogantly stupid and incorrect statement. The Religious Right (Conservatives), have been far more instrumental in getting cd's and other stuff banned than any other part if this society. Why is it you people have to turn everything into a political argument and make assinine, vitriolic statements about other people?

While I don't agree wth people who complain about this sort of thing, they should teach their children what it's about and knowledge of it might make them less "scared", they do have a right to complain about something that bother's them, just like the rest of us have a right to speak out in opposition to their complaints.

Mr. Curria, as far as I and a lot of other people I know feel, there is no problem. This is something that has been given life where it shouldn't have. This is a celebration the town enjoys, as well as others that go to the downtown area to see and partake in the celebration. Continuing to allow anyone to arbitrarily restrict the celebration, because of the sensitivities of a very small minority, would be ridiculous.

What I do agree with Mr Erwin on is allowing constant restrictions over time, will eventually water down the celebration to something people won't care enough about to visit. Downtown businesses look forward to the extra income and exposure this celebration brings. Giving in to a small minority is simply ludicrous.

Ms Mathison, already got The Federal Blues to limit their shots before, which I personally disagree with, further limitation would be just another step on the road to eliminating them altogether, which would be a tragedy, in my opinion.

History should be taught with extreme accuracy, teaching people and reminding them what others have gone through, so they can enjoy the freedoms they have today, should be paramount to the complaints of a few. An awful lot of people that go to see this event, do so in large part because of the Blues and what they represent. I absolutely love watching them load and fire their muskets. They shouldn't be restricted at all.

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