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Old 07-22-2013, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by mickey100 View Post

In 1985, Stevie Wonder dedicated an Academy Award to then-imprisoned icon Nelson Mandela, who was jailed during the country's apartheid regime. Rich many times over, if Stevie chooses not to play in states that have laws he doesn't agree with, I imagine he can afford it. And if conservative Villagers don't buy or listen to his music, he could care less. He is being true to his beliefs, and I respect him for that.
Good point! I would so much rather have an entertainer who who stands up for principles than one of the usual ego maniacs who stand only for themselves!

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