This debate is reminiscent of an experience I had last summer. I was at a loud rock concert, and I put in earplugs. The folks (strangers, mind you) around me all pitched me crap for being a wuss. I'm 33 and I hope to be listening to rock music 50 years from now. VHawk, keep on being safe and don't worry about what other people think. And thanks for the link--it's a good one.
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