[SJackson]

Why would you expect that? He hasn't shown any sign of thought lately about anything he's said. That's my point. He's a good filmmaker. That qualifies him to make movies, not to do anything else. His comments should have no impact whatever.

You're right, I guess I'd like to presume some level of prudence with that level of success on the business end. But it's not surprising.

Impact, they shouldn't, but comments from popular, respected celebrities do have an impact.

[MineralMan]

"Impact, they shouldn't, but comments from popular, respected celebrities do have an impact."

That's what I find so strange. And even here on Free Republic, celebrity comments get way more attention than they deserve. Who cares what some celebrity thinks about politics or world affairs?