In Defense Of Ted Nugent
By: Joshua Aaron Day

I saw KISS on May 3d in Roanoke VA with Ted Nugent and Skid Row, a bill I was enthused about the day I heard of it. I do not necessarily agree with everything Ted Nugent said at that show or what he continues to rant in between songs on the tour... but I respect his right to express his opinion. And even if I disagree with his opinion, I cheer his guts to speak his mind and do away with Political Correctness.

Political Correctness is a cancer destroying the American Spirit. Tolerance of dissenting opinions is the lifeblood and heartbeat of Democracy. As long as no one puts vehement words into violent action, then there is no harm done but to over sensitive people who cannot tolerate any viewpoint but their own. We need to learn how to respectfully disagree in this country.

KISS has always shied away from making political statements, and wisely so.... they only very rarely comment on politics. But like Ted Nugent, they always have tried to push buttons, to stretch the boundaries, to shake up complacency... and right now, America needs to be shook up badly.

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