People who have an interest in folk music or music in general tend to be more sensitive to
social issues, particularly in folk music. To try to separate ideological statements from an artist's perspective is like gutting the nutrients out of food.

Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie have always had an ideological bent. This inspired their careers. The same can be said for members of the Dixie Chicks. The problem is when ideology runs away with the program. Music and preaching don't mix too well.

The BS section is important because there are many Mudcatters who do care about what's going on in the world today. Why shouldn't they be allowed to express their opinions?

You can't separate art from people's feelings and opinions. Artists are not robots.