Boycott du jour

[KensPen]

The use of groups using economics as a weapon was once an important statement. The Bus boycotts following Rosa Parks was an important statement.

Now it seems boycotts are the answer for every trivial transgression,
and it seems the right is most guilty of this...

To boycott the Dixie Chicks to the extent they did for one statement is inane.

and the fervor over the Reagan movie equally so.

[qb]

1. I support boycotts. They are still an effective way to express your views

to powers that don't want to listen. While we may not like it when a Repug boycott (or threatened boycott) gets a TV show cancelled, they are an effective means of keeping slime like Dr. Laura and Rush Limbaugh (somewhat) accountable.

On the other hand, Clear Channel's institutional boycott of the Dixie Chicks was an unfair use of corporate power.

[KensPen]

2. I guess that is what I am addressing....

a boycott used to be a grassroots ground swell.

Now they seemed to be organized rapidly by special interest groups looking to enforce their world view.

Dr. Laura was a fountain of hate who was viscious to the gay community. If they want to fight back I understand and support that.

I think that type of action differs from what motivated boycotts on CBS or the Dixie Chicks.

[TXvote]

3. Boycott the Beatles

My ten year old asked if we could boycott the Beatles since Michael Jackson profits everytime any of their work is bought or played. Interesting that at so young an age boycotting is a familiar concept. Guess it has become a common occurance.

Peace,
Teresa
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