Personally, I believe music should remain non-political. It's like the comment Michael Jordan made when Democrats tried to get him to endorse some of their candidates: "Hey, Republicans buy shoes, too." Why alienate half of your audience (or 95% in the case of the Dixie Chicks) just for the temporary thrill of sticking it to politicians you disagree with? I understand where you are coming from, but, in my opinion there is something that emanates from a song created from truly held beliefs. If ones primary interest is selling units then Mr. Jordan's opinions are correct. While "The Right Brothers" would love to sell CD's the songs were not written with the primary purpose of being sold.