Reply #21: I don't oppose Republicans' use of market forces. [View All]

[July]

Nor do I oppose our use of market forces. Perhaps, if Rush's speech is so wonderful, he will get counteracting attention, as the Dixie Chicks did.

I oppose reactionaries and hate-filled commentary. My money does not go to those who support either or both. That's not suppression, that's control of my own cash. People who disagree with me can support Rush's sponsors or support Rush directly. If Rush survives our refusal to support his sponsors, the magical market forces have worked in his favor (i.e., he has enough of an audience that a boycott doesn't have a significant impact). If not, that's life. Rush has a right to speak, but there is no "right" to consumer-supported sponsorship. The consumer has the last word, no?

Rush can spew his bile for free if he loses sponsors. I'm sure Bush and Cheney would happily find him a forum, not to mention right-wing think tanks (who would probably pay him). He's also free to write books (that I am free to refuse to buy), in hopes of cashing in on his hate.