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LUVMBDiesels · #13 12-08-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by davidmash

Why is Natalie Maines, or Tom Selleck's opinion any less valid than George Will or Pat Buchanans? If you do not like their opinion then change the channel or do not purchase their stuff. I do not watch any Tom Cruse or Mel Gibson stuff any more.

I fail to understand why they should not voice their opinions just like anyone else.

The difference between Natalie or Tom and myself is that they get their opinions published like it is the gospel. I do not. The difference between them and George Will is that George Will actually has something to say. Notice I did not say that for Pat Bigmouth. Free speech is a great thing, but who wants to elevate these people to the role of public conscience or public spokesman.

It all reminds me of the scene in "TEAM AMERICA" where Janine Garafalo
says" We have to read the NY Times and spout the opinins as if they are our own"

Left, Right, or Center, what the people who made them famous made them famous for is their talent, not their political agenda.

Wayne Newton was right when he cancelled Linda Ronstadt's concerts at his place in Las Vegas after she shot off her mouth (and the audience walked out)