July 27, 2003

From: "Mitchell"
To: "Abbey"
Subject: sunday morning at 11am.
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 16:03:16 +0000


sorry for the mediocre-to-marginally bad email last night.  i was a wee 
intoxicated and typing on rory's laptop (which is nearly impossible to use). 
  needless to say, i was experiencing technical difficulties.

i still contend that, at base, punk rock was/is supposed to be about 
tolerance and acceptance (here on in, referred to t&a.  ha, t&a.  funny).  i 
feel that t&a was the fundamental core, though it was masked in a guise of 
rejection and outrageous hairstyles.  the rejection demonstrated by punks 
was that of societal indifference and (a well needed) lack of respect.  it 
was about widening the margins of societal t&a by pushing things to the 
limit.  by having a mohawk, the punk was saying "fuck off, you sods, i won't 
do what you tell me (this particular punk is british)."  though seemingly 
rejectionist, i feel this demonstrates an attempt to make the unacceptable, 
acceptable.  i also believe that there developed a link between punk rock 
and leftist social movements and politics.  this is not to brand all punks 
as pinkos (or even worse, anarchists.... gulp), but rather a generalization. 
  for every song about homosexualism, welfare mothers, and poverty, there 
are songs about beer, drugs, and (the real) t&a.  still, i maintain that you 
are less likely to see fag-bashing (to steal a favorite neo-nazi activity) 
around a group of punks, then let's say, jocks or something.

also remember that punks today aren't traditional (in the mohawk, leather 
jacket with spikes, army boots, and chains sorta way) because i feel that to 
remain static would have undermined their progressive ideals.

despite what you suggest, like politics, skating was also adopted by punks 
as an identity.  i suggest you watch a show/play videogames on skateboarding 
(whatever, push a kid off his skateboard and ask him what his favorite band 
is) and i will guarantee that the soundtrack/cd will consist of punkbands.  
100% guarantee.  i'll wager money on it.  $200.  no joke.

as you may be able to tell, i was not martyrized last night.  the party 
wasn't what i expected, nor were there any crows there (there were horses, 
but no crows).  i wasn't about to waste martyrdom on that crowd.  no thanks. 
  though it would have been cool - there was a bonfire and everything.

best go get ready.  i kinda wanna go swimming.

satan's,

mishka
~if you desire peace of soul and happiness, then believe; if you would be a 
disciple of truth, then inquire.~