  The current situation for vector meson spectroscopy is outlined, and it is
shown that the data are inconsistent with the generally-accepted model for
meson decay. A possible resolution in terms of exotic (hybrid) mesons is given.
Although this hypothesis resolves some of the issues, fresh theoretical
questions are raised. It is argued that high-precision $e^+e^-$ annihilation
data provide an excellent laboratory for studying many aspects of
nonperturbative QCD.
