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| From | AssociationWorks@aol.com |
| Subject | Re: artists and protest (was dixie chicks axis of evil blah blah) |
| Date | Thu, 27 Mar 2003 14:18:56 EST |
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The only beef I have is the fact that Moore used the
Oscars (which is supposed to be an awards show) to voice
his complaints on the war. If I wanted to hear his rant
and political viewpoints I'd go see his damn movie! All I was
expecting to hear was an acceptance speech for his Oscar.
I'm also bitter that the massive anit-war rallies here in SF
probably did more harm than good by:
1) Turning those who were probably on the fence w/ the whole issue
to a pro-war stance
2) Creating havoc for thousands of law-abiding citizens who were
just trying to get to work!
If you have a problem with the war, go bitch on the steps of the White
House...or in Crawford Texas! Don't mess up daily life in a city that
has nothing to do w/ a national/international decision.
Ok, let's talk about music again....
Jeff
<< Subject: Re: artists and protest (was dixie chicks axis of evil blah blah)
Message-ID: <20030327182954.89026.qmail@web11406.mail.yahoo.com>
~~um. celebrities? i guess i think it's cool that you
think michael moore has achieved 'celebrity' status.
he is a filmmaker/average citizen who has been trying
to show how various policies/institutions affect the
average american -- mostly not for the good.
also, are celebrities NOT american citizens? why
would you exempt them from having an opinion and being
able to share it?? i think it's great that someone
who has access to a large amount of people uses that
to try and change things.
as far as michael's comments at the oscars, i
unfortunately didn't get to see them. i read some
quotes after the fact, and i think it's great that he
spoke his mind...isn't that what america is all about?
as far as politicians getting involved with music --
ummm?? PMRC? lieberman and many others saying
'marilyn manson' was the cause for the columbine
tragedy?? they often have PLENTY to say where music
is concerned.
the first amendment rules!!
jocelyn >>
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