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 Posted: 04/10/03 - 12:42 Post subject: Baseball Hall of Fame decision
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Plans to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the popular baseball movie Bull Durham later this month in Cooperstown, N.Y. were cancelled Wednesday because of anti-war criticisms made by two of the film's co-stars.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued a release saying the recent views expressed by Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon "ultimately could put our troops in even more danger."
The event, scheduled for April 26-27, had been planned many months ago, according to Hall of Fame president Dale Petroskey.
Petroskey sent the following letter -- which was attached to an e-mail message distributed to Hall of Fame employees -- to Robbins and Sarandon:
"The President of the United States, as this nation's democratically-elected leader, is constitutionally bound to make decisions he believes are in the best interests of the American people. After months of careful deliberations, President Bush made the decision that it is in our nation's best interests to end the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein, and to disarm Iraq of deadly weapons which could be used against its enemies, including the United States. In order to accomplish this, nearly 300,000 American military personnel are in harm's way at the moment. From the first day we opened our doors in 1939, The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum -- and many players and executives in Baseball's family -- has honored the United States and those who defend our freedoms.
"In a free country such as ours, every American has the right to his or her own opinions, and to express them. Public figures, such as you, have platforms much larger than the average American's, which provides you an extraordinary opportunity to have your views heard -- and an equally large obligation to act and speak responsibly. We believe your very public criticism of President Bush at this important -- and sensitive -- time in our nation's history helps undermine the U.S. position, which ultimately could put our troops in even more danger. As an institution, we stand behind our President and our troops in this conflict.
"As a result, we have decided to cancel the April 26-27 programs in Cooperstown commemorating the 15th anniversary of Bull Durham."
In his e-mail message to the Hall's employees, Petroskey wrote, "Sarandon and Robbins have publicly criticized the U.S.'s position to change the Iraqi regime, and to rid the Iraqis of deadly weapons which could be used against its enemies, including the United States."
It is not known if Robbins and Sarandon, who are married, have seen or responded to the decision.
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Posted: 04/10/03 - 12:46 Post subject:
"You want a rain out? I can get us a rain out."
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Posted: 04/10/03 - 12:46 Post subject:
I'm not a big fan of Sarandon's politics, however this is America. Everyone has a voice and is free to use it. I think they should go ahead with their initial plans.
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Posted: 04/10/03 - 12:54 Post subject:
"young girls don't get dreary, they get weary, and she wasn't a mess she was wearing a dress"
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Posted: 04/10/03 - 12:55 Post subject:
No crying in baseball
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Posted: 04/10/03 - 13:19 Post subject:
| Cappy wrote: | | No crying in baseball |
Wrong movie. But that one did have Rosie, so it fits the politicality of the thread...PH!!!
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Posted: 04/10/03 - 13:26 Post subject:
Why is this political? All I've done is alert people to something I thought would interest them, given that we've talked about these people before. PH, some clarification here might be useful. Thanks.
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Posted: 04/10/03 - 13:30 Post subject:
Oh, calm down. Just working off of what I've been given. 
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Posted: 04/10/03 - 13:42 Post subject:
Huh? 
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Posted: 04/10/03 - 13:52 Post subject:
My question after all this is---
WHY THE HELL SHOULD FILMS BE IN THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME???????????????
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Posted: 04/10/03 - 13:58 Post subject:
politics?
"Relax alright don't try to strike everyone out. Strikeouts are boring besides that they're fascist. Throw some ground balls it's more democratic."
I love that movie....
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Posted: 04/10/03 - 14:00 Post subject:
| cherylpf wrote: | politics?
"Relax alright don't try to strike everyone out. Strikeouts are boring besides that they're fascist. Throw some ground balls it's more democratic."
I love that movie.... |
So are you calling Nolan Ryan a NAZI???------ 
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Posted: 04/10/03 - 14:02 Post subject:
| BamBam wrote: | | cherylpf wrote: | politics?
"Relax alright don't try to strike everyone out. Strikeouts are boring besides that they're fascist. Throw some ground balls it's more democratic."
I love that movie.... |
So are you calling Nolan Ryan a NAZI???------ |
Not me, Crash Davis.
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Posted: 04/10/03 - 14:08 Post subject:
Having a conversation with you is like a Martian talking to a
fungo.
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Posted: 04/10/03 - 14:32 Post subject: Re: Baseball Hall of Fame decision
| Gogirlgo wrote: | Ripped from today's headlines:
Plans to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the popular baseball movie Bull Durham later this month in Cooperstown, N.Y. were cancelled Wednesday because of anti-war criticisms made by two of the film's co-stars.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued a release saying the recent views expressed by Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon "ultimately could put our troops in even more danger."
The event, scheduled for April 26-27, had been planned many months ago, according to Hall of Fame president Dale Petroskey.
Petroskey sent the following letter -- which was attached to an e-mail message distributed to Hall of Fame employees -- to Robbins and Sarandon:
"The President of the United States, as this nation's democratically-elected leader, is constitutionally bound to make decisions he believes are in the best interests of the American people. After months of careful deliberations, President Bush made the decision that it is in our nation's best interests to end the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein, and to disarm Iraq of deadly weapons which could be used against its enemies, including the United States. In order to accomplish this, nearly 300,000 American military personnel are in harm's way at the moment. From the first day we opened our doors in 1939, The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum -- and many players and executives in Baseball's family -- has honored the United States and those who defend our freedoms.
"In a free country such as ours, every American has the right to his or her own opinions, and to express them. Public figures, such as you, have platforms much larger than the average American's, which provides you an extraordinary opportunity to have your views heard -- and an equally large obligation to act and speak responsibly. We believe your very public criticism of President Bush at this important -- and sensitive -- time in our nation's history helps undermine the U.S. position, which ultimately could put our troops in even more danger. As an institution, we stand behind our President and our troops in this conflict.
"As a result, we have decided to cancel the April 26-27 programs in Cooperstown commemorating the 15th anniversary of Bull Durham."
In his e-mail message to the Hall's employees, Petroskey wrote, "Sarandon and Robbins have publicly criticized the U.S.'s position to change the Iraqi regime, and to rid the Iraqis of deadly weapons which could be used against its enemies, including the United States."
It is not known if Robbins and Sarandon, who are married, have seen or responded to the decision.
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I heard the decision was made because the didn't want the anyone who saw the exhibit to then think of WATERWORLD or THE POSTMAN
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