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There's a separation between church and state. But should there be a separation between state and entertainment, such as music and movies being involved with politics?

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by Barcaluv on March 9th, 2007
Not to me.
Movies in general would lack countless interesting, even great stories without those types of films(documentaries, or other)
I guess it's up to each viewer to make up his/her mind about them and decide if they saw a good movie whether it fits with their political views or not.
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by Shine_The_Light on March 9th, 2007
Well it depends on the seriousness of the movies, such as the state must have been involved in Michael Moore's films, as they were talking about serious stuff and showing incredible images that the US did not want shown.
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by mekare on March 9th, 2007
no, definitely not .... its part of freedom of speech

btw, separation of church and state was not meant to keep god(s) out of government, it was originally intended to keep the government out of the churches
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by Gideon on March 9th, 2007
There is no official involvement of the entertainment industry in politics. Movies, TV and music merely reflect the state of society and and commenting on the political climate is inevitable. The entertainment industry has no official capacity in determining political policy. People are free to comment, criticize and suggest change. To make it illegal to do so would be to violate the right of free speech.
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- Did you watch the grammies then? That was totally political, with Gore getting a grammy and everything.
  
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  by Anonymous on March 9th, 2007
- I think JakeTKD's problem is not so much with music/movies/etc. being in politics, it's with the MONEY that movie studios, record companies, etc. put into politics. To which I say, yes, let's get their money out of politics, along with oil companies, auto companies, sugar growers, Archer Daniels Midland, and so on.
  
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  by Old School on March 9th, 2007
- I guess to a certin level they are just reflecting what's already going on, but I still think there can usually an agenda behind their motives. Like the Dixi Chicks movie (sorry if you are a fan of them), the movie they are making is totally out of line.
  
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  by Anonymous on March 9th, 2007
- Jake: Don't you mean the Oscars?
  
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  by Barcaluv on March 9th, 2007
- JakeTKD - You are free to produce your own movie and put it up on YouTube, Google Video, etc. It has never been easier.
  
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  by Old School on March 9th, 2007
- Ah crap, I always get the grammies and Oscars mixed up, well I suppose when I think about it, I bet both of them would do the same thing.
  
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  by Anonymous on March 9th, 2007
- The difference between making your own movie, is that it's as you say "free," but it's like artests will use politics to make money more then their own belifs.
  
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  by Anonymous on March 9th, 2007
- JakeTHD -- welcome to the United States in the 21st century. I submit that any legal/government solution to the problem you perceive will be a 'cure worse than the disease'. You have my sympathies.
  
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by DavidHume on March 9th, 2007
Absolutely not. Enforcing such a rule would be a far worse interference of politics in entertainment than whatever grievance you may have with Al Gore's film. It's a film; if you don't fancy it, don't go to see it. That is freedom of speech.
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- I suppose as well as the Passion of Christ. However, I it's kind of a cheep way to play the game of politics, and I think it goes a little beyond freedom of speech to where politicals place their agendas. Not to mention people are making "bocoo" dollars for these films.
  
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  by Anonymous on March 9th, 2007
- There are a lot of films I find offensive because of the political subtext I see in them. It is easy enough just not to go and see them. I remember my disgust at seeing well-meaning Christians picketing Monty Python's Life of Brian when it came out. I think such actions do more harm than good. I certainly don't think more government censorship would be a good thing.
  
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by FLYxNIGHT on March 9th, 2007
Only as applies to Bono.
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by Icebox April on March 9th, 2007
I think if a movie or song is going to reveal important, secretive info about the gov't that could potentially put the nation in danger from our enemies, then it shouldn't be allowed.

otherwise, just leave it alone. Free speech. People should and can say what they want about the government.
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by Gideon on March 9th, 2007
But isn't that a principle foundation of America? A government of the people, by the people. We all get a say in how things are run, whether it's through contributions, volunteering, voting or writing a song or movie. Unlike many countries, we have the freedom -- some would say the duty -- to monitor and critique our government. If you don't like what a particular group is doing, vote or get involved to put another opinion out there.
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- I meant this the above to be a comment, not an answer. Oops.
  
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by Anonymous on March 9th, 2007
When I saw Emmenem's video "Mosh" I almost threw up.

Or the Dixi Chicks BS with their video they are coming out with, and how they use their fame to get people to diss-like Bush (even though people already do).

Or Al-Gore's video on global warming, keep that stuff on the discovery channal dang it.

And now American Idol has become so big that they are moving towrds political issues.

They just keep doing all these things to build up their wallets, not so much that they really believe in everything that's going on in the world.
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- I respect your point of view, but don't you think its fair or even necessary for an artist to express their political views in any field: Movies, Music, Art, etc.
  This is nothing new by the way, it has being going on for centuries.
  
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