Comparing/Contrasting "Classical Straight-Edge" and "Modern Straight-Edge"

PhoenixHeart Press has published an article discussing how the straight-edge movement has changed into something unintended by its originator Ian MacKaye and Minor Threat. Most important in this is the violence and group-think gang mentality that seems to have enveloped it. This seems to have everything to do with our concerns here. The article discerns between the original "Classical Straight-Edge" and "Modern Straight-Edge". Take a look!

http://phoenixheartpress.blogspot.com/2005/09/classical-straight-edge-versus-modern.html