Freedom?

The Minnesota State Police prevented Rage Against the Machine from playing a free show outside the Republican National Convention. No surprise.

In the fall of 2000 the band a free in show outside the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California.

Here's what happened at the DNC in 2000 --



In 2007 at the Cochella Music Festival --



Again at Lollapalooza in August 2008 --



Here's what happened at the RNC --



Obviously Rage Against the Machine are often shocked by their ability to ignite a crowd into clashes that often turn violent. I think they're unable to control the anger of the people they inspire.

But, what is freedom? If thousand continuously show up to vent their frustration with the government in a physical way, then shouldn't we take the necessary steps to dismantle the damning parts of our flawed system?

So why haven't we?

Maybe because you're too busy reading this blog, and I was too busy writing it...