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ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
One recent
Sunday afternoon in June, musicians were issued a summons for playing music
at Strawberry Fields, Central Park, New York City. This was
not the first time it happened. On several other occasions, musicians were
fined for playing the music of John Lennon
and The Beatles, while visitors from all
over the world were listening and enjoying
the music at Strawberry Fields, the place
dedicated to John Lennon, one of the greatest
musicians of our time. The fines
range from $50 to $200, which is a heavy burden for most musicians, and an
unreasonable penalty for persons who are only playing music, not committing
crimes. We understand that the Central Park Conservancy,
NYC Parks Dept. and NYPD are just doing their
jobs. Strawberry Fields is currently designated
as “Quiet Zone” where musical
instruments are prohibited, along with radios,
running,
rollerblading, and bike riding. We
feel that playing music at Strawberry Fields during reasonable hours, at
reasonable volume, is not only harmless, but actually spreads love and joy
among people. The "Imagine"
mosaic is one of the top tourist attractions in NYC. Whether they are visitors just strolling
through Central Park or John Lennon fans
from around the world making a pilgrimage
to Strawberry Fields, people have been touched
by the music at Strawberry Fields. Visitors listen, sing
along, their children dancing at their feet, and it becomes a very special part
of their visit to New York City. We are
asking Mayor Bloomberg, NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation, Central
Conservancy and Ms. Yoko Ono: Please allow the music of John Lennon &
The Beatles at Strawberry
Fields during reasonable hours on the weekends by reconsidering the “Quiet
Zone” rule and introducing a “Quiet Zone Time.” If
you feel the same way, please sign the petition. Please tell your family and
friends about this petition. People
throughout the United States and around the world can sign our online petition
at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/sfnyc2009 You can also join the cause on Facebook at http://apps.facebook.com/causes/312307
Love and Peace, Musicians and Friends who love John Lennon
& The Beatles July 2009
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