ARRRGGHHHHH. I can't believe this topic even merits a thread. The dixie chicks are a pop music group. The fat one apologized because all they want to do is sell records. They don't want ANYONE to be mad at them. Now, because they have no decision making ability of thier own, their trying to twist the "apology" into a "we didn't apologize, we just said it was disrespectful" thing. These women annoy me to no end. Did any of you know that they had one of those "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" nude photos taken, and then told PETA that they couldn't use it at the last minute because they were worried their "country" fans might be hunters and wouldn't like them anymore? There's even a rumor that the tried to pay PETA not to talk about it. It should be clear to everyone that the the thing at the top of the Dixie Chicks priority list is selling records and making money. They did the naked magazine cover for publicity. They hope that publicity will sell more records. I'm tired of it. They fired the last lead singer they had because she was too "traditional", and wouldn't make crappy "new country" music with them. I fully support everyone's right to say what they want to say when they want to say it. But for god's sake if your in the public eye, be prepared to back up what you say. The Dixie Chicks are media whores. This whole event doesn't deserve a thread here, much less a Diane Sawyer interview. If you want to hear strong, talented women with opinions that cant' be bought, buy an Ani Difranco cd. (I don't even like her music so much, but I respect the hell out of her for her talent, ideals, and refusal to back down and give in for money) Listen to Gillian Welch. Madonna can't even play an instrument, but she has the sense to stand behind what she says. Dolly Parton represents what a lot of feminists wouldn't like, but at least she says it loud and refuses to change it for anyone.