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Motley Crue Protest Shot Down |
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
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 Bayfest
organizer Michele Stokley wants Sarnia Coun. Dave Boushy to know a
member of Motley Crue was once invited to the White House to talk about
overcoming drug addiction.
"Nikki Sixx can speak in Washington, but Boushy says he
shouldn't come to Sarnia? If you know nothing about the band, how can
you judge them?" Stokley asked.
Boushy tried Monday to convince city council the city should have some say about what acts perform at Bayfest.
He said Motley Crue's off-stage antics are "pornographic" and could harm the city's image.
Council did not support him, and several members said they don't want
to become a censor board for outdoor events, even those on city-owned
property.
Boushy's moral outrage over Motley Crue's July 10 appearance
in Centennial Park unleashed a flood of comment supporting the band on
websites Tuesday.
His stance also prompted phone calls to the home of Gord Park,
the Mooretown grandfather who first drew Boushy's attention to Motley
Crue's outrageous behaviour.
Park is appealing to churches, politicians, service clubs and
protection agencies to mobilize to stop such acts from performing in
Sarnia.
Park said Tuesday he regrets the publicity the debate is
generating for the band. But it's a small price to pay to make a point,
he said.
"My intent is to see how awake the community is to this. I'm
not against Bayfest, but there should be a level of professionalism
expected."
Churches, service clubs and councillors have already contacted him, Park said.
"There's been an enormous reaction and I'd say 99 per cent is
in favour of my opinion," Park said. "People are saying this world is
on a downward spiral. I'm not just talking about Motley Crue, I'm
talking about any kind of trash."
Park is disappointed council didn't support Boushy's attempt to have input on Bayfest's lineup.
"I just hope groups like the Women's Interval Home and other
protection agencies that combat drugs and sex abuse can handle the
repercussions of what's being promoted."
Stokley said controversy over Bayfest acts is nothing new and she expects no trouble from Motley Crue.
"The band has been around for years and plays in many city
parks," she said. "Motley Crue will arrive, play for 90 minutes, and be
gone."
Courtesy of lfpress.ca
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