"The pressure coming from the government and big business to enforce conformity of thought concerning the war and politics goes against everything that this country is about - namely freedom."

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Sorry  Brucie, as much as you would like to make this a 1st amendment issue the fact of the matter is that the backlash is coming from their own FANS. I defy anyone to show me proof of governement censorship in this case. The Dixie Chicks to not have the right to say whatever they want and not be challenged on it. People are free to take exception to what they had to say, and choose not to buy their music if that is the way they feel. Joe Mcarthey? Give me just a small break. I am sick and tired of people acting as though performers have a right to the same audience they always had. Life's hard, Get a helmet.