The music industry's actions at the time of 9/11 and since have been actions driven by patriotism in most instances, and greed and stupidity to a lesser degree. Sounds like real life doesn't it?

Summary

This quote suggests that the music industry's response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and its actions thereafter were primarily motivated by patriotism, but also guided by greed and foolishness to a lesser extent. The quote comments on how this combination of motivations reflects the complexities and imperfections of real life.