By George Anderson
Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks has apologized for her comments about President Bush but that may not be enough for some.
Ms. Maines, the group's lead singer and a native Texan, told a London concert audience she was "ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas."
Some radio stations have stopped playing the music of the Dixie Chicks and organized events to destroy the group's CDs and memorabilia.
Moderator's Comment: Should music retailers follow the lead of radio stations and stop selling Dixie Chicks' merchandise?
Consumers may choose not to buy Dixie Chicks' music. That is their right.
We'd hate to see retailers remove the group's music from store shelves. It would be an act of McCarthyism and that is not the American way. [George Anderson - Moderator]
- CDs smashed to protest Dixie Chicks - Louisiana Gannett News
- Dixie Chicks Pulled from Air After Bashing Bush - Reuters