I like Brooks and Dunn’s stance. But some people have other stances. Wouldn’t you be pissed if someone used your song or image or something to promote something you were completely against? And look at what happened to the Dixie Chicks…the right wingers are just as extreme in their ridiculousness.

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I suspect we would not have heard a peep from either Nancy or Ann Wilson if the Obama campaign had publicly used their material.

I have no doubt that the Wilson sisters endured many struggles with sexism early on, in fact, I wrote about it some time back.

This current issue has more to do with politics than anything else, I believe.

And although I don’t personally align myself with either political party, I believe your statement that “…this embarrassing tactic of having a female VP based on her gender not her ability,” sounds like a reaction that may be fueled by a political affiliation.

If we can look only at facts for just a minute, and stay clear of political mud-slinging, can we honestly say that a guy with a law degree who served as a state senator for seven years, and then served one term in the U.S. Senate has more “ability” than a gal with a Bachelor of Science degree in communications/journalism, who served as mayor of a small city for six years, and then governor of Alaska for nearly two years?

As qualifications go, I’d call it a draw myself.

You may believe it or you may not, but my regard for both major political parties is the same. Sure, there are positions on various issues from both sides that I agree with, but I lean neither left or right, and do not consider myself aligned with either the Democrats or Republicans

This is the reason, on a personal level, that I dislike seeing celebrities using their status as a soapbox to speak out about politics. I’d much rather they just play their music, and keep their political views to themselves. With millions of fans, these celebrities (not just the Wilson sisters) who are so politically outspoken have much more influence than the average voter.

On the other side of the coin, there are the lobbyists who probably have more influence over what happens in this country than any celebrity, but you don’t want to get me started on the current state of politics and government.

I’ve always loved Heart’s music, but their hissy fit over the use of their song does not inspire me to crank up “Crazy on You” or “Magic Man” at the moment.

“When you consider all the other things being done in Washington that are of questionable value to the average American”

The thing is, when you do consider all those things would you want your name and music associated with something you are opposed to? I totally understand where the musicians are coming from. To me, it seems like an endorsement if I hear someone’s music playing at nationally televised political convention.

I understand why any musician would feel this way but even moreso in the case of Ann and Nancy who have had to endure the bullshit of sexism in their early career to see this embarrassing tactic of having a female VP based on her gender not her ability. Its very insulting to women who are independent thinkers and don’t buy into the games politicians play.

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