It is not only inherently unfair, but also counter-productive because real solutions lie elsewhere.
Artists are active all over the country.
They can be extremely effective in educating both legislators and the public about the negative effects of censorship legislation. Ted Nugent wrote an op-ed for the local paper and met with state representatives on the Michigan concert legislation. Willie Nelson wrote a compelling letter to Governor Bush of Texas when RIAA was battling divestiture legislation there. All their efforts really helped to kill these bills. For more information on political issues and what the RIAA is doing about them, visit our Freedom of Speech section.