We all know that the political climate is near boiling these days. People have definite opinions about issues and personalities, and they voice them without hesitation. Celebrities have traditionally held strong political views. Lately, however, some observers have urged stars to stick to acting, singing, or whatever it is that they focus on. One of those is Jack Osbourne. He is the son of Sharon Osbourne and the late heavy metal idol Ozzy Osbourne.
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Evidently he is fed up with all the political ranting from A-listers and other illustrious folks and wants it to stop. In fact, Jack Osbourne told TMZ that in his opinion. famous performers should "make entertainment, entertain the people and shut the f*** up."
Why Jack and Sharon Osbourne Were in Washington, D.C.
The Osbournes were not in Washington to lobby for a cause or visit the historic monuments. They were there "because Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz entered Ozzy Osbourne's biography into the Congressional Record...."
Not Everyone Agrees With Jack Osbourne
Some commenters on TMZ's
Facebook pushed back on Jack Osbourne. They feel that celebrities and entertainers have every right to speak their minds about politics. In short, they have the right to speak, we have the right not to listen. Here is a sample of what people posted."Celebrities have every right to say what they want about politics. As much as anyone else. Whether I agree or disagree with them is irrelevant. If Jack chooses not to speak that is his right. Do what is best for you. Does not mean it is best for everyone."
"Didn't his dad write songs about politics and war?
"Hey Jack...everyone in this country has the right to discuss what they want. Just because I am not a celebrity, doesn't mean I can discuss politics and celebs can't."
"Ozzy never did! He said his piece regardless of what anyone thought about"
Gene Simmons of KISS Said the Same Thing as Jack Osbourne
Two months ago, Gene Simmons, the colorful frontman of iconic rock band KISS, said virtually the same thing as Jack Osbourne. He is also tired of the well-known spouting off about their political stances, likes, and dislikes.
Simmons bluntly shared with TMZ, "Basically shut the f--k up. Do your art and shut up. Nobody is interested in your opinions. That includes me. Who I vote for, who I like. Who the f--k do you think you are? People in America work hard for their living and they don't want to be lectured to by people who live in mansions and drive Rolls-Royces. It's time for everybody in the industry to shut their piehole."
In case you did not understand that, Gene Simmons finished his pronouncement with this. "Just do your art. Nobody cares what you think. I don't."
