Since this was a topic of discussion on this board some time back–and I was particularly fascinated by those who somehow felt that boycotts and bannings were something the Dixie Chicks should have “expected” by stating their opinions regarding the war–I bring to your collective attention the following. Oh, and the Dixie Chicks are currently in fear for their lives, having received death threats for stating their opinions. How patriotic. Maybe that’s what spurred the attached:
The Dixie Chicks have taken a big hit lately for exercising their basic right to express themselves. To me, they’re terrific American artists expressing American values by using their American right to free speech. For them to be banished wholesale from radio stations, and even entire radio networks, for speaking out is un-American.
The pressure coming from the government and big business to enforce conformity of thought concerning the war and politics goes against everything that this country is about – namely freedom. Right now, we are supposedly fighting to create freedom in Iraq, at the same time that some are trying to intimidate and punish people for using that same freedom here at home.
I don’t know what happens next, but I do want to add my voice to those who think that the Dixie Chicks are getting a raw deal, and an un-American one to boot. I send them my support.
Bruce Springsteen
As for me, I’m going out and not only buying the latest Dixie Chicks album, but the latest Springsteen. Which is interesting considering I’ve never purchased albums from either…
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