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Posted: Sep. 15 2004,11:11 pm |
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This is Michael Moore's letter to the owner of the Aladdin Hotel in Las
Vegas regarding throwing Linda Ronstadt off stage because she dedicated
a song to him plus a few other leftist, political remarks. The second
letter is Mr Timmins' response to Moore.
Bill Timmins President Aladdin Casino and Hotel Las Vegas, NV
July 20, 2004
Dear Mr. Timmins:
I understand from the news reports I've read that, after Linda
Ronstadt, one of America's greatest singers, dedicated a song to me
from your stage on Saturday night, you instructed your security guards
to remove her from the Aladdin, which they did.
What country do you live in? Last time I checked, Las Vegas is still in
the United States. And in the United States, we have something called
"The First Amendment." This constitutional right gives everyone here
the right to say whatever they want to say. All Americans hold this
right as sacred. Many of our young people put on a uniform and risk
their lives to defend it. My film is all about asking the questions
that should have been asked before those brave soldiers were sent into
harms way.
For you to throw Linda Ronstadt off the premises because she dared to
say a few words in support of me and my film, is simply stupid and
Un-American. Frankly, I have never heard of such a thing happening. I
read that you wouldn't even let her go back up to her room at your
hotel! Are you crazy? For crying out loud, it was a song DEDICATION! To
"Desperado!" Every American loves that song! Sure, some people didn't
like the dedication, and that's their right. But neither they nor you
have the right to remove her from your building when all she did was
exercise her AMERICAN right to speak her mind.
Of all the things that go on in Las Vegas, this is what creates the
need for serious action? What about the other half of the crowd at the
Aladdin who, according to the Las Vegas Sun, cheered her when she made
her remarks? Did you throw them out, too?
I think you owe Ms. Ronstadt an apology. And I have an idea how you can
make it up to her -- and to the millions of Americans you have offended.
Invite her back and I'll join her in singing "America the Beautiful" on
your stage. Then I will show "Fahrenheit 9/11" free of charge to all
your guests and anyone else in Las Vegas who wants to see it.
Mr. Timmins, as the song "Desperado" says -- "Come to your senses!" How
can you refuse this offer? I await your reply.
Yours, Michael Moore Director, "Fahrenheit 9/11"
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