[Jahness]

Greetings Sourakhata & tyydae!

It's all about the money for the capitalist. The subways was used as a way for struggling poor people to make a decent dollar by showing their talent in different ways to the people of New York as well as the visitors of the city. They didn't want charity, they wanted to work for pay no matter how small the pay was.

They used to be chased and ticketed and all types of abuse put on them because they were trying to survive. Now some capitalist decided they would regulate and find a way to make a community effort a corporate franchise for big profits. They make me sick with their greed.

Sad to say it will be a monopoly as to who can play where, when and how often. The rich folks will get in on the deal and the everyday folks who started this form of self help will end up losing out. The mafia is back on the block with a new look and the same old habits of their predecessors.

Sourakhata they will never know the true value of any of our sacred instruments. To them it is just a money making object. That is why we as a people have to make sure and teach our youths the true history behind all our artifacts, musical instruments etc.

Much appreciation to everyone who took the time to respond to the article.