A Global Rebellion Against U.S. Culture

In “The Most Powerful Man in Rock” (by Patrick Goldstein, Nov. 22), Allen Grubman was praised for his handling and resolution of the disagreement between Time Warner and Interscope Records, which resulted in the release of several controversial gansta-rap albums to the general public.

Grubman and his like do not deserve such praise. I point to recent articles, including Jeffery Garten’s “Economic Viewpoint” in the Nov. 30 issue of Business Week, that cite international disdain for our export of culture and values through the American entertainment product. Garten calls our “Cultural Imperialism” “no joke” and cites France and Belgium as nations that want to limit the activities of American entertainment companies to ensure their cultural independence from the United States.

Israel has introduced legislation to limit its youths’ viewing of American programs by strictly limiting U.S. product on its airwaves and by promoting Jewish cultural programming.

Grubman and others in the entertainment industry should take note of these international actions and reconsider the domestic release and export of product that glorifies violence and rebellion.

Michael Antonoplis

Van Nuys