'First Friday in May is International Tuba Day, a time to reflect on great tuba accomplishments and also work toward elimination of discrimination against these musicians."
That picture shows, of course, some fine tuba players from the US Navy. There is a sad note, however. One observer noted, "It is a shame that in many states, tubists are still not allowed in country/western bands because they play heavy metal." Will the intolerance never end?
"This is the most lavishly funded and entirely moronic foreign ministry on the planet."~~Mark Steyn's description of the US State Dept.