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

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 ~~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 >>