[Niall]

I don't think it's the case of them not being allowed a view, but more of the case that their views are something so public that they're going to be debated fiercely? Maybe I worded that wrong.. but I think that their views and opinions are subject to much more scrutiny than the average person and therefore susceptible to an incredible amount of backlash. So I think it's not that they're not allowed a view, but that their views are far more publicly discussed if you follow me?

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Niall

I don't think it's the case of them not being allowed a view, but more of the case that their views are something so public that they're going to be debated fiercely? Maybe I worded that wrong.. but I think that their views and opinions are subject to much more scrutiny than the average person and therefore susceptible to an incredible amount of backlash. So I think it's not that they're not allowed a view, but that their views are far more publicly discussed if you follow me?

Its a good thing that it is at least debated, and we are not just spoon fed facts. If there is a backlash then great, it brings it to the attention of more people.
It may not be a popular view, it may not be the majority view, but no one can deny him his right to say how he feels...The media reacting with personal insults is wrong imo.

[Niall]

Originally Posted by kizzy

Its a good thing that it is at least debated, and we are not just spoon fed facts. If there is a backlash then great, it brings it to the attention of more people.
It may not be a popular view, it may not be the majority view, but no one can deny him his right to say how he feels...The media reacting with personal insults is wrong imo.

I thin the personal insult thing is to be expected though. Like things get exaggerated in the public eye and such, so the reaction from the media is going to be amplified. Insults are more easily thrown at the famous because people won't likely have to deal with the other person taking them up on it if you get me?