Blame Security, Not Bands
The stabbing that occurred Sept. 5at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre may have been the second of its type reported over the last two years, but it is not as uncommon as city officials claim.
I witnessed a fight three years ago at Irvine Meadows during and after a concert by those hard-core thrash metal headbangers Crosby, Stills & Nash. It began during intermission in the lawn section, erupted again halfway through the second half, then resumed afterward in the parking lot, with one person pulling out a knife.
No more than 10 people were actively involved; the other 9,990 of us were on our best behavior. It is a disgrace not only that the weapon was allowed in the venue, but also that the perpetrators were not thrown out immediately.
To blame (the recent) violence on Anthrax is a blatant show of irresponsibility by (former Irvine) Mayor (Sally Anne) Sheridan and the amphitheater management. Instead of trying to figure out which groups to ban, perhaps security could be improved so that we can enjoy our rock concerts in peace.
GINNY CHAN
Westminster
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