There are an amazing number of situations in which talk can raise friction among folks making music together. I was in Brazil in 2005 with my choral group and at breakfast I criticized GWB--no gutter language of course, just a few pointed remarks. For this I was called a virtual traitor by one of our group, a fellow bass--for criticizing the president outside the country. Seemed to be a variation on "politics stops at the water's edge"--which is a quaint notion I don't believe ever carried much weight. But it certainly didn't stop either of us from singing the concerts to the best of our abilities. And that's what it's all about anyway.
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