it turns out that a lot of the anti-Dixie Chicks backlash is being coordinated by that bastion of Free Speech, Freerepublic.com, one of the most virulently conservative outfits I've heard of. You can get all the dope on how it works here.
Needless to say, a lot of stations are getteing pressure by the group of partisans from outside their local area, which means that maybe there isn't a great deal of backlash after all. At least the local (Denver) stations have had the sense to keep playing their music despite disagreeing with their statements.
If you want to show your support for the Dixie Chicks, go sign the support petition, even if you don't buy their music or go to a show.
Posted by Chris at March 20, 2003 11:01 AM