Your paranoia is fascinating, but thanks for the response.
Geeesh, I should've put (SARCASM). It's not paranoia, trying to point out to you that your language about those who disagree is similiar to those who dismiss anyone who has an opposing viewpoint. This is just like the PC at DU. A Republican version, I guess?
Here's my point - I would be just as vehement in my comments if someone on here was saying, "How dare they invite Rev. Jones to the Inaug. Ball, he's said stuff I don't agree with" as I am with the Kid Rock issue. KR has lent support to the Bush re-election effort, has entertained the troops; who knows how many of his fans voted Bush/Cheney because of him.
Just because he doesn't fit into the "mold" that some here would like to see him in doesn't make him unacceptable. Besides, hanging out with Republicans at the function could perhaps rub off on him in a positive way (if you're one of those who believes he needs it). Or, just perhaps, the acceptance of KR into the mainstream Republican crowd might encourage other youth icons, who may be hiding their true political leanings, to come forward.