A few winners at the Golden Globe Awards on January 5th decided to espouse their personal political views to the public, even after host Ricky Gervais had previously admonished them not to do so.
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The majority of us don't tune in to the Golden Globes to watch Stars advocate for a cause celebre. It's not a free speech issue; it's a public courtesy issue. Want to speak out about Abortion? How about Gun Rights or Gun Control? OK; but please choose an appropriate forum. Yes, actor Charlton Heston spoke out in 2012 but he made his Gun Rights remarks at an NRA convention, not the Golden Globe Awards. Big difference.
There's no shortage of outlets to express one's political opinions on one's own time. Golden Globe Award viewers deserve to hear from invited artists about their art, not polarizing crusaders.
Mr. Gervais is an intellectually honest Progressive who was speaking to his peers that evening because some of them insist on pontificating about matters having nothing to do with why they are being recognized. He told them...
Mr. Gervais is an intellectually honest Progressive who was speaking to his peers that evening because some of them insist on pontificating about matters having nothing to do with why they are being recognized. He told them...
"So, if you do win an award tonight; don't use it as a platform to make a political speech."
Then Mr. Gervais added....
"You’re in no position to lecture the public about anything,"
Bravo Ricky!
