Do you feel that entertainers should keep thier political opinions private?

by marc Posted 2012/07/03 13:41:01

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Melizmatic 2012/07/03 17:21:05 (edited)

I do

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Dammit, I selected "I dont."

Entertainers are still citizens; they have opinions like everyone else.

And just like everyone else, that doesn't necessarily mean that I agree with or care about what they think.
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Bronar 2012/07/04 06:20:45

I do

The ability to sing a song or read a line and look sincere about it does not give one the right to preach to those who cant. I find it distasteful.

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Freeranger 2012/07/04 00:23:29

I don't

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Free speech is extended to all Americans....even actors. ;) And, they're totally free to look like idiots.....it makes them appear so much more human.

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Walt 2012/07/03 19:50:05

I do

I think it would be wise if entertainers want to continue making money for them to shut up about being communist cheerleaders, but they are free to express themselves. It's more detrimental to them when they show how much they hate America than it is to anyone else.

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none 2012/07/03 19:32:15

I don't

Let them talk, no one has to be foolish enough to be influenced by them, they are mostly rich, spoiled, and out of touch with normal Americans.

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TruBluTopaz 2012/07/03 19:28:15

I do

They can say whatever they want to their circle of acquaintances, but when entertainers use their own fame as a forum for political gain, that's wrong.

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Jessie M 2012/07/03 19:27:02

I don't

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By asking a celebrity to keep their political point of view to themselves is the same thing as asking me not to speak my views. Now that does not prevent me for calling these celebs a hypocrite in their views, but the truth does hurt at times.

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Kimmel 2012/07/03 18:27:46

I don't

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I do think they would be smart to keep their political opinions to themselves though. Considering the country is pretty much spit in half and they depend on the people for a customer base, I think it is foolish to alienate 50% of your potential customers just so you can rant on one side or the other. But they have every right to act foolish if they want to. Ha!

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Riobhca 2012/07/03 18:03:24

I don't

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They have a right to voice their opinion. My question is why do people listen to stupid celebrites' opinion on politics and follow them just because they are celebrities as if they should tell other people how to think. Don't be a celebrity worshiping sheep. Think for yourself.

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Pet Rock Whisperer 2012/07/03 17:54:04

I don't

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I don't care what their political opinion is!

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bags the Indigenous Guru 2012/07/03 17:53:55

I don't

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They are people like the rest of us, and as such, are entitled to their opinions...no matter how misguided or dumb.

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Linkums 2012/07/03 17:21:21

I don't

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They can do whatever they want, but it might drive away less fans if they kept their opinions to themselves.

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Melizmatic 2012/07/03 17:21:05 (edited)

I do

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Dammit, I selected "I dont."

Entertainers are still citizens; they have opinions like everyone else.

And just like everyone else, that doesn't necessarily mean that I agree with or care about what they think.

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Warren - Novus Ordo Seclorum 2012/07/03 16:59:14

I don't

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Nobody should be bullied into keeping their political opinions to themselves. The founding fathers felt so strongly about this, freedom of speech was guaranteed in the first article of the Bill of Rights.

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Vision of Verve 2012/07/03 16:54:48
doctorwhofan~Tatae~BN-4 2012/07/03 16:52:54

I don't

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They have as much right to express their opinion as anyone else does.

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I. Car Rus 2012/07/03 15:31:10

I don't

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No, even if I don't agree with them.

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cddjmikey 2012/07/03 15:01:28

I do

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Believe it or not they can actually get people to believe that they are smarter then the average person and so their opinion should carry more weight. THEY AIN'T ANY SMARTER THEN YOU OR I ! If they want to endorse somebody, do it with their wallet.

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doctorw... to cddjmikey 2012/07/03 17:00:44

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If someone listens to a celebrity about politics it's their problem.

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Melizmatic to doctorw... 2012/07/03 17:22:15 (edited)

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Word.

That's like listening to a vegetarian's advice about how to cook a steak.

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Warren ... to cddjmikey 2012/07/03 17:02:38

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Yeah, the problem with politics today is too much freedom of speech and not enough money for politicians.

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Metaldane 2012/07/03 14:40:58

I don't

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They can tell people about it if they want just like everybody else.

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Willski 2012/07/03 13:57:03

I don't

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their choice, but i see no reason why they should.

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'Zedd 2012/07/03 13:50:39
♥K14 2012/07/03 13:43:32 (edited)

I don't

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Their Choice. Although it is quite a sensible thing to do.

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