LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Via Billboard http://www.billboard.com/open-letter/ As leading artists and executives in the music industry, we are adding our voices to the chorus of Americans demanding change. Music always has been celebrated communally, on dancefloors and at concert halls. But this life-affirming ritual, like so many other daily experiences—going to school or church or work—now is threatened, because of gun violence in this country. The one thing that connects the recent tragedies in Orlando is that it is far too easy for dangerous people to get their hands on guns. We call on Congress to do more to prevent the gun violence that kills more than 90 Americans every day and injures hundreds more, including: Require a background check for every gun sale Block suspected terrorists from buying guns Billboard and the undersigned implore you—the people who are elected to represent us—to close the deadly loopholes that put the lives of so many music fans, and all of us, at risk. Billboard reports that Joan Jett was the first to sign. Other big names include Barbara Streisand, Cher, Dixie Chicks, Ellen DeGeneres, Rufus Wainwright, Katy Perry, Macklemore, Nick Jonas, Ricky Martin, K.D. Lang, Adam Lambert, Cyndi Lauper, Lady Gaga, and Billy Joel Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runway 27,876 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 ZAYN, Gaga and Selena my favs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prismatic 4,789 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I Only Stan For Risk Takers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJaneHolland 77,348 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTHUNTER 7,611 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Good. All of the artists I expected to sign did it but... Taylor, Nicki and Beyoncé didn't sign Idk what to say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Just now, HEARTHUNTER said: Taylor and Beyoncé didn't sign Idk what to say. It's simple. They don't want to hurt their brand by taking sides. Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwontell 7,312 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Of my 3 faves, only Gaga signed... 1 of the other 2 I think wasn't asked, cuz she's been putting her ass in the line since forever...but the other, unfortunately, I get the impression that she won't touch this subject with 10 foot pole... ATTENTION: (bad) jokes and sarcasm are still a thing, so don't take everything I say literally. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTHUNTER 7,611 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Just now, LebaneseDude said: It's simple. They don't want to hurt their brand by taking sides. Haha true. Waiting to see if their fanbases will remember this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,926 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 10 minutes ago, LebaneseDude said: It's simple. They don't want to hurt their brand by taking sides. Or they don't care about our lives! Headlines tomorrow: TAYLOR SWIFT ANTI-GUN CONTROL? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer 9,227 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 8 minutes ago, LebaneseDude said: It's simple. They don't want to hurt their brand by taking sides. Sad but very true. At least the majority of those who haven't signed this open letter acknowledged the Orlando shooting. Nicki Minaj's radio silence and favouriting tweets about having the right to remain silent have been absolutely repulsive. I will never, ever buy, stream or listen to a Nicki Minaj song ever again and I hope her career falls flat on its fvcking face. I love judas SO MUCH but I canʹt look like a copycat of JLO!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,380 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Dumb letter. If you're gonna add your voice, make sure you have something valuable to say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid 6,755 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I spotted Gaga and Cher's signatures right away ...ıllıllı c h e r r y c h e r r y b o o m b o o m ıllıllı... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTHUNTER 7,611 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I'm surprised Madonna didn't sign even if she acknowledged the Orlando massacre, she still has an American citizenship though She probably forgot/busy with other things Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleteMyAccount 11,881 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I'd be more convinced if more country artists were on that list. Obviously, it won't happen, but I feel like this list won't actually do anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 41 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: Or they don't care about our lives! Headlines tomorrow: TAYLOR SWIFT ANTI-GUN CONTROL? Nah Im sure they agree on the issue They just won't publicize their stance because their whole gimmick is mass appeal Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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