Community Quote by Krist Novoselic
“We asserted ourselves as a music community, and showed legislators that music is positive. Especially if you've sold 300 million records worldwide and pay taxes.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public testimony before legislators, United States, 1990s
Advocating for music's societal value by highlighting economic contributions and taxpaying success
In simple terms: Music can be a positive force when its economic impact is shown
Key Takeaway
Use music's success to influence policy
Themes
advocacy
economics
culture
politics
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- musician lobbying
- tax debates
- community building
- cultural funding
Key Concepts
civic engagement
public policy
industry influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists balance advocacy with creation?
- What other non‑economic values of music matter?
A Different Perspective
Economic arguments may overlook artistic merit
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