The Dixie Chicks take the long high road 22nd September, 07

I must admit, I wasn’t really following the Dixie Chicks over the past four years.  While I am a big fan (I have most of their music), I was only vaguely following the famous free speach event in London in 2003.  And the unforgettable american public outlash against them.

I just finished watching the Shut up and Sing documentary they produced, telling the story from their perspective.  Boy I tell you, what an inspiring show, even if the blind ignorance of the American public is clearly apparent and almost unbearably frustrating.

What needs to be remembered here is the facts and the context.  It’s no secret that the war was based on false statements.  Those which many doubted but the American Military was destined for a fight.  To this, it’s now clear Natalie was frustrated as a member of and for the American public.

Just so you know, we’re on the good side with y’all. We do not want this war, this violence, and we’re ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas.

Which we must remember that directly after Natalie’s statements on stage, co-band member Emily Robison reportedly remarked that the band supported the American troops 100 percent.

The damage was already done, and boy was American public not impressed. The rest is history; you should watch the documentary.

I truly admire the girls, not only for sticking through the tough times, but also for sticking together, period!  Most importantly though, is keeping their integrity in tact to emerge a few long years later, a stronger and ever more powerful group.

In my opinion, this is a story that will be forever remembered for having demonstrated the power and (unfortunately) danger of free speech.

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