Kaskade has taken another step in supporting the EDM culture after UMass bans upcoming shows including the Pretty Lights and Above & Beyond concert. Being outspoken among his twitter followers, Kaskade sends out a series of tweets in which he compares the similar risks of going to a sporting event to an EDM event. While he emphasizes that the current solutions to curve this ‘molly’ problem will most likely not solve anything, Kaskade encourages all concert-goers to stay educated about substance abuse and harm reduction.
Concerns Over ‘Molly’ Forces Cancellation of @AboveandBeyond + @PrettyLights UMass Concerts | http://t.co/15ARlc5El1 http://t.co/iauGobBFB4 — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
Did you guys hear about this? #NotFocusedOnTheRealProblem — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
U of Mass has apparently banned all “EDM” events “forever”. Their reason…? — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
“The Molly-taking culture at these shows is real and now exceedingly dangerous to the health+safety of concert attendees.” — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
But, WHAT IF we switched out a few words in that statement? For instance, “Molly” with “Alcohol”, and “These shows” with “The NFL”? — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
Then THIS “Fan falls, dies at Candlestick during 49ers-Packers game. Police found that alcohol had factored into that accident.” — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
That’s a real story, one of thousands, involving alcohol, sports, + death. Why isn’t that the story that’s on fire? — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
I’m fed-up with the hypocrisy. OD’s are tragic. So are kids killed by drunk drivers. And all manner of violence. There’s a lot wrong. — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
I’m fed-up with the hypocrisy. OD’s are tragic. So are kids killed by drunk drivers. And all manner of violence. There’s a lot wrong. — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
But to throw a blanket out and say “THIS is the problem! It’s scary and new!” is utter non-sense. — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
The DSM (industry standard bible), doesn’t differentiate between substances. Alcohol, Molly, whatever. Negative consequences are key. — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
If you die, it was a mistake to take it. — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
But they’re clearly not all equal in risk. Molly/E/MDMA isn’t regulated in any way. You know OD doesn’t speak to amount taken, right? — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
You can OD on a small amount of the wrong thing. You can OD on the smallest dose you’ve ever taken. — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
You guys, I don’t know the answer. I just know the WRONG ANSWERS when I see them. There are so many wrong answers right now. — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
I do know that we are a huge + powerful scene. We are who everyone wants to be. We are still growing. We have grown. — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
But we’re being tasked with fixing problems that are global in scope + limitless in reach. Scapegoating at its most transparent. — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
There’s just never going to be a day when legislating morality works. Harm reduction+education. Certainly NOT blind blame. Wake up. — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
Hey @UMass: I hear Donnie + Marie are available next week…..#ProblemSolved? — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 27, 2013
