Do You Resent Authors With Opinions? By S.C. Wynne

Morning all! 

I wasn't sure what to write about this week, and so I went on Twitter just looking around for something to inspire me. I guess it kind of did, but mostly it made me realize how many political pundits I follow. I usually, USUALLY, try not to be too political on Twitter. I don't always succeed because there are times when things get to be too much, and I just can't hold my tongue any longer. I wonder if subconsciously I follow so many pundits because they can speak up when I can't? lol I'm not sure.

I know that actors, authors, and singers and frankly all artists, are people too. Probably even people first. We all have opinions and emotions that may or may not line up with those who enjoy our work. Sometimes I don't feel comfortable expressing those ideas because I'd hate to offend, and sometimes I feel like a rebel and I figure, hey, I'm a person and I get to have opinions like anyone else.

But having said that, I myself have been turned off by certain creative types who speak up too much politically. Because politics are extremely personal. The laws and rules of this country can affect whether my family has health care or food on the table. Those are the kinds of things that can make someone want to fight. But as an author, it's not really in my best interests to be fighting with potential customers.

What do you guys think? Do you hate it when someone you admire whether actor, singer or author jumps into the political fray? Or maybe just drama in general? Or do you think they have a right to their opinion, whether it's divisive or not?

S.C.
www.scwynne.com