Why oh why

Most of this is reasonable, I read it before posting. Reasonable, understandable and still a weak way to take a stand against a bad law. So many alternatives that may not get as much PR but are win-win. Frankly Wilco's boycott is insignificant in the big picture. It is really a lost opportunity for them to take a higher road, a truly inclusive road.

Real change alternatives to cancellation: #1 - Donate proceeds from the show x 2 to organizations fighting the law. Spread THAT news on interwebs. Interwebs begets news that everyone sees. #2 - Play show, take advantage of the fact that most fans hate the law by giving them real ways they can act with $, through organizations and votes. Teach true tolerance for those we disagree with, and how to participate in a disagreement without leaving.

Alternative #1 - Donate proceeds from the show x 2 to organizations fighting the law. Spread THAT news on interwebs. Interwebs begets news that everyone sees. Alternative #2 - Play show, take advantage of the fact that most fans hate the law by giving them ways they can act with $, through organizations and votes. Teach true tolerance for those we disagree with, instead of taking the ball and going home. Lost revenue to Wilco pales in comparison to the importance of lost dollars to venue workers and surrounding businesses, where tips are critical, and who almost certainly hate the law too.

The Indiana law is deplorable, but there are many ways to protest. How about donating proceeds from the show instead? Make THAT the conversation. Boycotting the boycotters is akin to an eye for an eye - all become blind unless someone takes a higher road. Canceling the show is the low road.. easy politically and easy to swallow for uber-fans. Less so for ticket holders, venue employees, businesses in the area. I'm not sure how you define tolerance to your kids, but it sounds kind of selective to me. The artist as a hero would craft something poetic in response to the law WITH fans AT the

So pissed that Mr. Tweedy put politics before fans. Punishing ticket holders to make a statement sure seems selfish. Explain to an eager young teenager the reasoning behind how this is right, and how they should feel good about the cancellation of a show they have been dreaming about since the first song stuck in their head. You all had that moment! Consider also the positive influence that could have been gained by making a statement at the show. That is the artist as a hero. This is the artist as a coward.