Monday, January 9, 2017
Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech
I watched the Golden Globes last night and saw Meryl Streep's acceptance speech for the Cecil B DeMille award. She was obviously speaking from her heart, but was it appropriate to use her forum to state her political beliefs? Even though I agree with her, I wonder if she was wise to use her privilege to speak in such a place and time. Right speech or wrong speech? When Marlon Brando had Sachen Littlefeather accept his Oscar many years ago, was that the right thing to do? People will be on both sides of this issue. The clash is that a room full of narcissists in beautiful dresses and tuxes are already out of touch with their audiences. They lead a life so far removed that all they serve is the fairy princess fantasies. Maybe they should stick to entertainment and not throw around ART with capitals. I know they have had struggles and for some it was not easy getting to the Golden Globes, but they do not represent anything but the job of acting, directing, etc. They are not role models. I'm sorry. They are the lucky few. They are rich and usually uneducated and live in a bubble. Maybe they are blown away that the public didn't listen to them. And maybe they should consider why.
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