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A commentary on the sad state of current affairs.....

I like actress Jennifer Lawrence enjoy most of her movies,but when I read the interview with her in the current issue of Vogue magazine,I just rolled my eyes.The actress grew up in Kentucky and was rasied as a conservative by her parents.In her teenage years,when she started finding major success as an actress,she shifted her political viewpoint to an ultra-progressive stance.Now,according to the interview,she has purposely shut her parents out of her life due to their conservative politics;and she insists that famous pepole should essentially be REQIURED to make their political beliefs public knowledge.This is sad.Its not surprising that shed adopt progressive politics;everyone in Hollywood has to just to survive.But to reject and ostracize your parents due to their political views speaks to an intolerance that is as disturbing as it is unfair.And her idea that famous people have some sort of obligation to talk about politics is contrary to the idea of a free country.(Along with the 1st Amendment right to express your opinion is the right NOT to!)And I think that most pepole would find in more appealing for a famous person to shut up about such things these days!The whole thing is a sad commentary on the state of current affairs.
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Roadsterrider · 56-60, M
A wise man once said "never mix business and pleasure". I watch entertainers to be entertained, not to adopt their beliefs. I don't watch movies with Danny Gover anymore, I don't buy CDs by several artists even though I like their music.

They have a public platform because people watch them on TV or buy tickets to their concerts, once they open their mouth and spew things that go against what I believe, they make themselves political mouthpieces with the support of their viewers. I like the music and movies, but I can't support something that goes against my beliefs. Personally, I think actors and musicians should stick to acting and music and leave the political opinion alone.
DavidT8899 · 22-25, M
@Roadsterrider Amen to that!
fanuc2013 · 51-55, F
@Roadsterrider Absolutely! It seems that just because a celeb can throw a ball or sing a song, that makes them sooo much more wise than us mere mortals! When in reality, just the opposite is true