Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 I swear, why do some celebrities think they know best, when clearly, they don't. It's clear Kirk is in over his head here...this is just like those people waiting in line for Sarah Palin...they have no idea how to articulate their thoughts, and likely aren't even sure of what the facts are anyway. <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/11/24/kirk-cameron-mauled-by-a-bruin-in-darwin-fight/" target="_blank">http://www.tmz.com/2009/11/24/...n-fight/</a> I just wish people like Kirk Cameron, Tom Cruise, Madonna, etc. would stay out of politics or morals...
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I don't know. I don't agree with Kirk. But I do love it when celebs use their powers for good - charity drives, issue awareness campaigns etc. It makes a huge difference. And some of my favorite music and drama pieces are politically motivated. So where do you draw the line. I love what Sting does And U2 Can't forget Neil Young Nor Bon Jovi And oh so many more - Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon. In the UK, the list on a smaller scale is huge, especially when we look for mentors for kids in care.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Well, those things are good examples. I guess where I have the problem is celebrities trying to tell others how to live...especially when they obviously don't have all the information themselves. Charity work is one thing, preaching morals is another.
Originally Posted By DAR Nothing a celebrity or artist has said politically has ever made me stop being a fan of their work. Now their actions are a different story. Like say watching the Naked Gun with the OJ scenes, okay I admitted I still laugh at some of his scenes.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo "I guess where I have the problem is celebrities trying to tell others how to live..." I can understand that in this case, but how about another. Here in the UK, Kris Akibusi is a huge star. He has won several international medals and is a medal winning Olypian. He also hosts TV shows about world record breaking. Kris however was in care as a foster child, and a young offeneder. It was go to jail or join the forces. So he joined the forces. It was there he developed his running skills and his career. Now, he spends most of his time doing motivational speaking, and lots of work telling kids they do not have to get into drugs and crime. Personally I would not want that to stop. Or people preaching environmentalism or human rights. If it gets people to think (more than just about inane stuff), great. Problem is, for that to work, well then we have to put up with airheads like Cameron. Sadly.
