To: Seattle
Tim Robbins and Michael Moore have freedom of speech. But no one is required to give them a microphone. If the Hall of Fame could reasonably expect Robbins to talk about Baseball, then they would probably let him come. But Robbins (and Moore) tend to politicize everything. So, if the Hall doesn't want the occasion politicized, they pull back their microphone.
It's their right.
To: ClearCase_guy
You are correct; however, Sarandon DID STFU at the Academy Awards, other than the peace sign. I think the HOF was a bit over the top on this.
18 posted on
04/11/2003 8:23:47 AM PDT by
Pharmboy
(Dems lie 'cause they have to)
To: ClearCase_guy
Tim Robbins and Michael Moore have freedom of speech. But no one is required to give them a microphone. Says it all in one sentence ... nuff said!
50 posted on
04/11/2003 8:35:41 AM PDT by
AgThorn
(Continue to pray for our Troops!!)
To: ClearCase_guy
I hope you are sending those words to the Seattle Times Letter to the Editor....
56 posted on
04/11/2003 8:37:05 AM PDT by
goodnesswins
(Thank the Military for your freedom and security....and thank a Rich person for jobs.)
To: ClearCase_guy
Tim Robbins and Michael Moore have freedom of speech. But no one is required to give them a microphone. If the Hall of Fame could reasonably expect Robbins to talk about Baseball, then they would probably let him come. But Robbins (and Moore) tend to politicize everything. So, if the Hall doesn't want the occasion politicized, they pull back their microphone. It's their right.
100% correct. Perhaps the Hall of Fame doesn't want to become associated with the sort of looney-left pronouncements that spew from the likes of Mr. and Mrs. Sarandon.
The decision might've been made out of concern that Tim and Susan would spark something really ugly. Maybe even "Dixie Chicks ugly". Back in '91, Woody Harrelson had been invited to ride in a New Orleans Mardi Gras parade as the "celebrity guest". Then he went public with his feelings about Gulf War I and shortly thereafter found himself un-invited from the party. The people who had originally invited Woody just didn't want to deal with the liability issues, should Woody stop a brick or two with his head.
To: ClearCase_guy
Tim Robbins and Michael Moore have freedom of speech. But no one is required to give them a microphone. Yes! Yes! And again! Leftists think that freedom of speech means everyone is required to listen to what they say.
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