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Author Allen Ginsberg advises that mind-altering drugs have their place in society.
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Taken from a 1995 interview with the poet for the PBS series "Rock and Roll." (See related moments with Ray Chalres)
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Taken from a 1995 interview with the poet for the PBS series "Rock and Roll." (See related moments with Ray Chalres)
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Paul McDonald
Posted on July 20, 2005 at 08:35 AM | Permalink
Review of Allen Ginsberg - Drugs
A brief snapshot of Allen Ginsberg's views on the use of drugs to alter consciousness and the government's intervention. Ginsberg sees that as interfering with creativity and expresses that in this brief statement. I find this intriguing for its historical value as well as its political provocativeness (is that a word?). I really appreciate this piece and look forward to hearing more.