Celebrities can, but should they?

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The classic example of people using their celebrity to support a cause would be Audrey Hepburn's work for UNICEF.

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Crickey wasn't there a topic recently about some bloke whose shorts were always too small using his celebrity status to champion his favourite cause .

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Originally Posted by Tiberius

They're the greatest surviving celebrities, I'll give you that. But greatest anything else? Umm.. don't think so.

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But think of all the hours of entertainment they've provided you. Movies, TV, Music, Plays, Books, Sportings, Movies, Music, TV, Internets, Nakeds.

What would your life be like without them ?

No because Celebrities can cause people to vote away from their true opinions. If Tom Cruise was to say "In the next election I am going to vote for Y" then some of his more fanatical fans that idolise him would vote for Y because they believe that he is perfect and to be like him you must vote for who he votes for and believe in what believes in. A celebrity should just do what made them famous.

It depends on what cause they are advocating, if they are supporting say, charities etc. then definately, :2thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Scurvy

It depends on what cause they are advocating, if they are supporting say, charities etc. then definately, :2thumbsup:

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Ok, perhaps they should be able to, but only for good causes such as charities and they should not be able to publicly show their support for anything else.

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Originally Posted by Big King Sanctaphrax

Well, they've got the right to say whatever they want. The question is whether you should listen to them, surely?

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I agree. You can't force them to shut up, neither can they force you to listen. You can always switch off the television/radio.

So I voted GAH...