This is for the UK census so I'm assuming the UK has it's census the same year(s) as us (Australia). I can only speak for Australia on this, but I am certainly happy to back England on this. Let's make this campaign worldwide, or at least get all the English speaking countries on board.
The idea behind this is to list Heavy Metal music as a religion, because even Star Wars fans can list Jedi as a religion, so why can't metal fans list their preferred music as a religion also?
I don't consider any music as a religion myself, but am happy to list it as a special interest, just like football (or any other sports, though some would argue their sports are a religion also), Star Wars (or any other sci fi movies or TV), or any other type of music.
And special interests are obsessions which sometimes can be followed 'religiously', just like religious people become fanatical about their faith just like any other special interest group. And anyone fanatical about their taste in music is often prepared to stand behind it and defend it, just like they would if they chose a particular religious faith.
And whether or not it is listed as a religion, heavy metal fans have certain needs and requirements which many naysayers could not possibly understand eg community responsibilities (eg attend gigs and other events, listen to certain radio programs, keep up on the latest news). As consumers, for instance, we need transport to get to and from gigs (which, the NSW public transport system not always neets that need). We are consumers of many goods and services, including entertainment. This includes CDs, posters, t-shirts, concert tickets, mp3 downloads, DVDs, patches (for denim jackets), and various other things.
And we also consume for 'general' goods and services like TVs and other audiovisual equipment, clothes, cars, tickets to concert venues (some of which also host other GOTM music) and public transport. If we are employees, we hold down jobs and pay our taxes via the PAYE (Pay as you earn) system, and as consumers (whether we are employed or not) are subject to the GST (goods and services tax) and other consumer taxes. And yet, we still sit through 10 dance songs (or film clips) in the hope that at least one of our own songs or clips will come on.
And, as taxpayers and consumers, we deserve to have our needs and wants taken into account. And if the Census takes into account these needs and wants, and regardless of music being a religion or a special interest, then I say 'Bring it on'.
cheers,
Night Owl
The idea behind this is to list Heavy Metal music as a religion, because even Star Wars fans can list Jedi as a religion, so why can't metal fans list their preferred music as a religion also?
I don't consider any music as a religion myself, but am happy to list it as a special interest, just like football (or any other sports, though some would argue their sports are a religion also), Star Wars (or any other sci fi movies or TV), or any other type of music.
And special interests are obsessions which sometimes can be followed 'religiously', just like religious people become fanatical about their faith just like any other special interest group. And anyone fanatical about their taste in music is often prepared to stand behind it and defend it, just like they would if they chose a particular religious faith.
And whether or not it is listed as a religion, heavy metal fans have certain needs and requirements which many naysayers could not possibly understand eg community responsibilities (eg attend gigs and other events, listen to certain radio programs, keep up on the latest news). As consumers, for instance, we need transport to get to and from gigs (which, the NSW public transport system not always neets that need). We are consumers of many goods and services, including entertainment. This includes CDs, posters, t-shirts, concert tickets, mp3 downloads, DVDs, patches (for denim jackets), and various other things.
And we also consume for 'general' goods and services like TVs and other audiovisual equipment, clothes, cars, tickets to concert venues (some of which also host other GOTM music) and public transport. If we are employees, we hold down jobs and pay our taxes via the PAYE (Pay as you earn) system, and as consumers (whether we are employed or not) are subject to the GST (goods and services tax) and other consumer taxes. And yet, we still sit through 10 dance songs (or film clips) in the hope that at least one of our own songs or clips will come on.
And, as taxpayers and consumers, we deserve to have our needs and wants taken into account. And if the Census takes into account these needs and wants, and regardless of music being a religion or a special interest, then I say 'Bring it on'.
cheers,
Night Owl
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