[rubicon]

Well my first reaction to Stevie wonder's comments was that he put himself in an untenable position. If he is going to boycott Florida until the Standing Your Ground law is reversed then he has some other 30 states that contain the same or similar laws that he might also want to boycott.

As to the entertainment industry as a whole it has been my view for years to just turn these people off. I mean what self thinking individual would take seriously the political views of Sean Penn, Whoopi Goldberg or Bill Maher.

I am also tired of the Hollywood political propaganda being spread via movies television shows etc. I don't want a message I want to be entertained. Even in that they are failing because they descend lower and lower into the cesspool So my viewing continues to be seriously curtailed

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Well my first reaction to Stevie wonder's comments was that he put himself in an untenable position. If he is going to boycott Florida until the Standing Your Ground law is reversed then he has some other 30 states that contain the same or similar laws that he might also want to boycott.

As to the entertainment industry as a whole it has been my view for years to just turn these people off. I mean what self thinking individual would take seriously the political views of Sean Penn, Whoopi Goldberg or Bill Maher.

I am also tired of the Hollywood political propaganda being spread via movies television shows etc. I don't want a message I want to be entertained. Even in that they are failing because they descend lower and lower into the cesspool So my viewing continues to be seriously curtailed

Well said.

And like Chris, neither would lose any bucks from me so it doesn't matter.

[DougB]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Well my first reaction to Stevie wonder's comments was that he put himself in an untenable position. If he is going to boycott Florida until the Standing Your Ground law is reversed then he has some other 30 states that contain the same or similar laws that he might also want to boycott.

As to the entertainment industry as a whole it has been my view for years to just turn these people off. I mean what self thinking individual would take seriously the political views of Sean Penn, Whoopi Goldberg or Bill Maher.

I am also tired of the Hollywood political propaganda being spread via movies television shows etc. I don't want a message I want to be entertained. Even in that they are failing because they descend lower and lower into the cesspool So my viewing continues to be seriously curtailed

He said he will not perform in any state that has Stand Your Ground law, not just Florida.

[cbg150]

Originally Posted by DougB

He said he will not perform in any state that has Stand Your Ground law, not just Florida.

I admire his sacrifice and his conviction. I am more likely to support Stevie Wonder now more than ever! As for Bruce Springsteen, singer songwriters have long used their craft to move people to deeper understanding. We are a better society because of our folk singers!

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[Patty55]

I'm waiting to see where the Kardashian's stand on this.

[TexaninVA]

Originally Posted by chachacha

is anyone else tired of some in the entertainment industry using their fans to propagate their radical views? seeing a "glam" shot of the boston bomber on the cover of Rolling Stone was a disgrace. And as for Stevie Wonder, if he wants to boycott Florida, i say farewell and God speed. i hope no floridian buys another of his songs! people who have success paid for by people of all ideologies should keep their radical views to themselves.

I am sooo tired of it as well. What's strange is how some advant garde elements of our society just seem to hate or despise it. I've never understood that but attribute it to some level of insecurity or guilt?. The entertainers make big bucks and live a wealthy life style, then go radical chic and trash the society that makes that possible.

[MikeV]

Couldn't care less if they ever perform in Florida or anywhere else for that matter.

[Jim&Fran]

Originally Posted by chachacha

is anyone else tired of some in the entertainment industry using their fans to propagate their radical views? seeing a "glam" shot of the boston bomber on the cover of Rolling Stone was a disgrace. And as for Stevie Wonder, if he wants to boycott Florida, i say farewell and God speed. i hope no floridian buys another of his songs! people who have success paid for by people of all ideologies should keep their radical views to themselves.

Stevie will never see me by another CD.
I Wonder what he'll say bout that?

"DON'T YOU WORRY 'BOUT A THING"

[CraigC]

Originally Posted by Patty55

I'm waiting to see where the Kardashian's stand on this.

Me too, Patty! Hope they don't they don't have something negative to say about Florida!

[ilovetv]

It's quite ignorant to disrespect a jury decision.

Here's a good example:

In Defense of the Jury System; and My Twitter Talk With Richard Dreyfuss | Greta Van Susteren

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

It's quite ignorant to disrespect a jury decision.

Here's a good example:

In Defense of the Jury System; and My Twitter Talk With Richard Dreyfuss | Greta Van Susteren

Stevie Wonder's boycott of Florida has nothing to do with a jury decision. If you read correctly, you would find that he is boycotting all states that have a "stand your ground" law.

The Rolling Stone Magazine cover has nothing whatsoever to do with a jury decision.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Patty55

I'm waiting to see where the Kardashian's stand on this.

Whoppi Goldberg Sean Penn Georg Clooney and Charlie Sheen too

[DaleMN]

I'm waiting to see about Norman Lee and Rocky & the Rollers.

[mitchbr47]

Yeah, he's blind!

[janmcn]

Boycotts have worked in the past. The one that comes to mind in the recent past was a boycott against Arizona because of it's "papers please" law.

First conventions are canceled, then people change their vacation destinations, then companies change their relocation plans, and on and on. When states get hit in the pocketbook, they might rethink their laws.

These entertainers are using the only platform they have to draw attention to a cause they consider important.