Should celebrites keep their political views and religions to themselves?

United States
January 9, 2007 2:09pm CST
First off, were do celebrities get off tell people how and when to vote? They are not politicals nor do they know what their talking about, but people grasp on their words because of their popularity. That goes for religion too (i won't mention any names). They see what their doing is the right and only way. They figure since they have talent and is under the microscope, somehow they figured what comes out their mouth matters. I understand there are public speakers but they are human just like the rest of us. Do u agree?
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Smith2028
@Smith2028 (797)
• United States
11 Jan 07
Celebrities should keep all political opinions to themselves. People go to the movies, listen to music, watch TV and what not for entertainment. I do not listen to Springsteen music to hear is opinions on the war in Iraq. While they are entitled to their opinions, they should not be covered as they are by the media. This is a blatent disregarding of the duties of the media in reporting an unbiased statement of facts.
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natuser28
@natuser28 (907)
• United States
11 Jan 07
Thx you Smith. You said it best for for the rest to understand the message i'm trying to send.
wiccan
@wiccan (347)
• Australia
10 Jan 07
No I think they should have the same freedom of speech as anyone else, but try to use it responsibly as they influence some people. Yes I agree with you.......... PS love your picture!
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natuser28
@natuser28 (907)
• United States
10 Jan 07
YEs, i believe in free speech as well. I just get irriated when they fell since they have celebrity statics, it give them the right to impose their views versus a common person off the streets.
aquariancore
@aquariancore (608)
• United States
9 Jan 07
Not so much have to keep to them to themselves as much as not publicized them as if they are an important person. I make an exception to those who do to help charities and seek to aid someone in need. Then, I say get in everyone's face.
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natuser28
@natuser28 (907)
• United States
9 Jan 07
Yes, i to have no problem when they are helping the poor or raising money and charties. I'm just saying if they don't know what there talking about (politics) then they should not promote it.
kiwimac
@kiwimac (323)
• New Zealand
11 Jan 07
They are as free to have an opinion and express it as anyone else. Indeed it is often the news media which publicises a celebrity's political position rather than the celebrity themselves. They have as much right to be heard as anyone else.
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