>>I agree about the importance of their opinions. However, in my book support means taking a stand and not cancelling recording and concert dates because of public outcry. Where is the courage in cancelling dates?
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>There was no way to recoup their costs if no one was buying tickets... It was a business decision for them.

Yes it was, but this whole conversation was about how much courage it takes for a performer to take a right wing stance while it takes none to take a left wing stance. I'm waiting to see something that bears out that idea, and so far I haven't. It takes courage to put one's money/career/reputation on the line, and none not to.