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*~* Dixie Chicks - Another Can of Worms *~* Hey,Hey,Paula

  Author:  53961  Category:(News) Created:(4/24/2003 8:44:00 PM)
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When this first came out with Natalie Maines of The Dixie Chicks saying what she did in England about President Bush, it upset me alot. I felt it was a slap in the face not only to our president, but also to our men and women fighting across the seas.

Tonight, I watched the interview with Diane Sawyer and thought, well, perhaps it is time to forgive and forget and go on. I don't believe I am one to hold a grudge for a long period of time. I have never been a Dixie Chicks fan, simply because I don't care for bluegrass music. I will admit, though, the best version of "Amazing Grace" I have ever heard was done acapella by Natalie on her husband Adrian Pasdar's TV program "Mysterious Ways" and the group did an amazing job with "The Star Spangled Banner" at The Super Bowl. I also like their latest song, "Travelin' Soldier" and when "Landslide" comes on the radio, I have a tendency to sing along. That song just does that.

But, when I saw their photo this morning on TV from Entertainment Weekly, it started all over again. I can not believe the distaste they are showing and the example they are giving to our youth! If people don't agree with your point of view, then you should pose nude on the cover of a national magazine or newspaper for the whole world to see? Give me a break!

I really believe the controversy was dying down and the interview tonight softened some hearts and others may have also agreed it's time to just let it go. But, then this photo came out and it seems like it says, we don't care what you think. We will do or say whatever we want in our country. Once again, another slap in the face of Americans!

I don't agree they should be subject to death threats, property damage or slander. But, girls, you are going about being forgiven and forgotten all the wrong way.

Yes, we live in a free country where freedom of speech is a given right. But, sometimes one needs to use common sense to decide what should or should not be said or done. We need to think about the consequence before we do or say something that may affect another person in a negative manner. It's one thing to open mouth and insert foot; it is quite another to then make it worse, by inserting the other foot, while the first one is still implanted.

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Date: 4/24/2003 8:59:00 PM  From Authorid: 62099    its symbolic, showing that they were stripped of their rights, and americans labeled them what they wanted. Kudos dixie chicks. they are very brave, and instead of downloading their last Cd, i went out and bought it to show my support.  
Date: 4/24/2003 9:21:00 PM  From Authorid: 27046    Couldn't agree with you more!  
Date: 4/24/2003 9:46:00 PM  From Authorid: 13636    Well, if you havent noticed, its "in" for the stars to be against the war...and some the President. And something else...I am against the war....but am NOT against our troops. I just think we should've tried something different.  
Date: 4/24/2003 10:14:00 PM  From Authorid: 12266    I didnt watch the interview but I heard what was said and I was a little perturbed at first too and then I thought -it is a free country- and if someone else would've said it I dont think there would be as much publicity. Its true what you said about common sense though too. I just think it was uncalled for but she has a right to say what she wants and I do LOVE their music and would still buy their cd's.  
Date: 4/25/2003 1:46:00 AM  From Authorid: 177    Doggone, I missed the interview. We all have a right to mis-speak or say what's on our minds. I don't care what she said, I just wish I'd been glued to the screan when she was interviewd...since I have the hots for Natalie anyway.  
Date: 4/25/2003 5:15:00 AM  From Authorid: 48809    Gorm lol. I just wish I knew what they said! lol. I have heard about this over and over again about how awful it is what they said... but nobody ever says what that was!  
Date: 4/25/2003 7:29:00 AM  From Authorid: 61893    Not been to a concert in over 10 years, bring the Dixie Chicks to my area and I will be standing in line for a ticket! Going today to buy their new cd, yea they may have lost ALOT of fans, but they are gaining a few new ones. I am proud to be an American, I support and love our troops, I didn't agree with the war, but I still stand by America, our troops and freedom of speech. This has gotten WAY outta hand. Am I allowed to speak my mind and thoughts or will I get death threats, put down, and made felt like I am not an American also?  
Date: 4/25/2003 7:33:00 AM  From Authorid: 2030    The problem the Dixie Chicks (and other moronic people) have is that they can't comprehend that freedom of speech cuts both ways. They have a right to say what they want but as soon as someone takes them to task for it they cry "bashing" or "unfair". Now of course death threats are out of line (like Alec baldwin saying Bush should be killed perhaps). So the Dixiechicks are not apologetic- Fine, but they have no right to feel victimized either.  
Date: 4/25/2003 7:34:00 AM  From Authorid: 2030    Oh and good for you 62099, for buying instead of stealing music.  
Date: 4/25/2003 10:08:00 AM  From Authorid: 62095    I really wish I could have seen that interview. *cass*  
Date: 4/25/2003 2:12:00 PM  From Authorid: 47699    Paula, I agree with you 100%. I have absolutely no use for the Dixie Chicks. In fact, I wish I had never even heard of them. Mike, I'm with BCAR on this one. My hat's off to you for actually buying music rather than stealing it.  
Date: 4/25/2003 6:16:00 PM  From Authorid: 28193    I watched the interview, and I thought that they handled it well. I am not a fan of their type of music, but I wanted to hear what they had to say. I think the whole thing was blown out of proportion. Sometimes, I think that people think they really know entertainers, and they aren't able to make any differentiation between their stage personna, and how they are as human beings. I think it was wrong to destroy their CD's, and it really didn't prove anything. Natalie said there wasn't any correlation between what she said, and the Chicks not wanting to support troups. Sometimes I don't know why people take things so personally, that are said by entertainers. She didn't do anything that the rest of us haven't done...speaking before you think.  
Date: 4/25/2003 6:27:00 PM  ( From Author ) From Authorid: 53961    True GT, but the magazine cover was like opening old wounds and pouring salt in them...  
Date: 4/25/2003 6:48:00 PM  From Authorid: 28363    it's reported that the president didn't care what they said, but that they should not get their feelings hurt when people responded to them the way they do. there's a lesson to learn here about free speech, well actually the repurcussions of free speech.  
Date: 4/26/2003 7:44:00 AM  From Authorid: 28193    When the magazine cover was showed during the interview, I thought that maybe that had been planned and done long before Natalie made her remark. I really don't care what those women do, but I honestly don't know how they can expect people to take them seriously, after they did that photo. It seems like a lot of performers are somewhat exhibitionistic in their personalities.  
Date: 4/26/2003 8:26:00 AM  From Authorid: 13729    If you watched the interview you must have missed it when they showed the picture you are refering to....They showed it during the interview....I like the tall blonde!.....I'm with the Chicks, speak your mind, say how you feel, if people want to respond by not buying your CD's, so be it.....I read that their Tour is selling out fast and their new CD is #3 on the charts, so I guess its just more publicity for them.......  

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