Does the lead singer of the Dixie Chicks have the right to say that she is ashamed of President Bush? Sure she does, even if those sentiments are expressed from overseas (why don't any of these type ever say these things in the USofA?)
But apparently, fans of the Dixie Chicks have decided to express an opinion of their own.
And more than a few country stations are removing them from their playlists.
Is it stifling of dissent when a "celebrity" says something you don't agree with, and you choose not to spend your money to support their careers anymore?
I bet it is a long time before they can play the state of Texas again.
The official apologyfrom the lead singer, Natalie Maines, sure seems pretty pathetic. Judging from the comments left at the WDAP website above, most of her now ex-fans aren't buying it.
For some mysterious reason, you can't access the Dixie Chicks message boards. Just a note about how they are upgrading softeware, and will be available on Moday, March 10th. How convenient to have a "software glitch" at this time.
Posted by Neal (Nukevet) at March 15, 2003 12:27 PM | TrackBackThe Dixie Chicks have every right to express their opinion, just as I have every right to judge their expression. I will not pay for the rope to hang me, nor will I spend money with an enemy of my country.
Ciao, Chicks
Posted by: Gene 6-Pack on March 15, 2003 12:48 PMWhat a shameful waste, they really did have talent. But if they are that out of step with their fans, if not this, then something else would have been the cause. So I excersise my first amendment rights to not purchase anymore of their work.
Have fun in Europe girls, the hangovers gonna suck.
Posted by: puggs on March 15, 2003 01:35 PMAll I know is, Rachel Lucas is headin' down to the shootin' range with her Dixie Chicks CD's.
Posted by: Loyal Citizen Victor on March 15, 2003 02:46 PMdidn't care then, don't care now.
The opinions of celebrities are of no concern to me.
I am currently in the navy, and a proud Texan. I will never buy another CD and I am ashamed that they are from Texas.
Posted by: Greg on March 23, 2003 08:27 AMI do agree with the freedom of speech but you have to know when to shut your mouth! I will not buy or listen to any song of theirs. A proud Texan and proud of Bush. God bless America!
Posted by: Jim on March 24, 2003 12:30 PMi did like the dixie chicks but now i dont i think they are payed to sing nothing else i will not buy another CD that would be a wast of my money