By Scott Wells

First, Tim Robbins -
I have to say that I'm not surprised you're against this war.  You seem to be against any U.S. involved military campaign to save lives, especially those of Muslims (Gulf War 1 and 2, Kosovo).  And it's your right to be opposed to these actions, even if I think you're wrong.

But it's also the right of Major League Baseball - a PRIVATE company - to cancel your appearance if they disagree with your anti-anything-US stances.  It's not "blackballing" you to disinvite you from one event, it's not "censorship" for a PRIVATE, NON-GOVERNMENTAL body to decide they're not interested in what you have to say.  Hell, I'm surprised you even did a movie about baseball, considering it's America's Past Time, and every time you open your mouth it's to bitch about how backwards, repugnant, and evil our country is.

In the case of the teacher who made fun of your companion, Susan Sarandon's, nephew - she should be fired, period.  No one should ridicule children, especially teachers.  But you're a grown man, who because of his celebrity, fells free to verbally maul anyone he cares too.  But when it's directed back in your direction, it's "censorship."  Boo fucking hoo, asshole.  Oh, and "Nineteenth Century Fox?"  How clever.  And your trite little response to Cooperstown?  One word - retarded.

In regards to the "Bull Durham" anniversary party, this is what I think:  I think the movie should be re-released with your and Susan's picture on the cover, and the name changed to "Bull Shit."  That way, you two can have a two hour forum to spout off about issues you know nothing about, but tell everyone what they should think about them because you're a damn movie star.

Then, the Dixie Chicks -
Natalie, Natalie, Natalie.  I'm not even pissed about what you said.  What I am pissed about is that (A) You're too cowardly to say it on American soil, and (B) you didn't say it because you meant it, you said it for a cheap pop from the crowd.  If you believed it, then why the hasty (albeit half-hearted) apology?

Oh, and posing naked on the cover of Entertainment Weekly?  Boy, I haven't seen such a grand political statement since Michael Moore at the Oscars.

If for one minute I thought you honestly believed what you said, I wouldn't have such a beef with you.  I'd think you were a moron, yes - but since you said what you did because you wanted to sell records to a crowd of people that doesn't like the United States, you're a fucking moron, as well as a greedy little bitch.