And we’d like to thank all of you for taking the time to attend this meeting of Pollstar.com users. We’ll begin with the roll call. Raise your hands if you’re here.

There comes a time when a Web site must take a stand. For too long we’ve idly stood by watching while those in power infringe upon our rights. Hear us now or hear us when it’s too late. Are we going to wait until they start locking up the Slipknot fans before we stand up and fight for what we believe in? Come on. Raise your hands if you’re with us!

This country was founded upon certain unalienable rights – The right to see David Bowie, the right to buy tickets for The Vines and Aerosmith and the right to go to this year’s Ozzfest and party until you pass out in a puddle of your own sweat, then get up the next day and do it all over again at Journey, Motorhead or Metallica. Are you ready to stand up for a fellow American? Let’s see those hands. All right!

Now, who wants to be first to sign our petition to free Martha Stewart?

Hmmm… Don’t everybody raise their hand at once.