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November 19, 2009

Boston's Fox Affiliate Looks at the City's Straightedge Scene... And Aren't Reactionary?

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Fox News Boston via Punknews:

If you walked into a club and heard the music, you might turn right around. But you’d let one of these kids babysit your children and you’d probably be psyched if your daughter brought one home. They are straight edge, a shorthand phrase to describe a series of tough life choices made by the people who listen to, and create, this music. They refuse to drink, smoke, or do drugs. Most refrain from promiscuous sex, a lot are even vegetarians. They just love themselves some loud music.

The idea of straight edge was born in the early 80s, but it remained largely underground. It’s always attracted kids who want to belong to something. While their peers experiment and get in trouble, straight edgers stay clean. Some, forever.



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