

Following UMass’ recent decision to cancel two EDM shows and supposedly ban all EDM events from the school, Kaskade decided to take to Twitter to express his thoughts on the matter. Throughout the long but well presented discourse, Kaskade focuses on the hypocrisy predominant within the general media as well as the general public. He criticizes this recent trend to blanket the problem with an overly simplified cause and reason.

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

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

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