Should we take someone's political opinion into consideration just because they are famous?
368034
NO!!! The opinion of celebrities should be just as important as the opinion of the average American. They are not in the field of politics, so their political opinions should not be considered any more than yours or mine.
730670
Michael Jackson has lots of personal and emotional problems much like most of the Hollywood Elite. The difference is that unlike the other crazies in Hollywood and in entertainment he stays out of politics. He could probably bring down any political party simply by endorsing it.
595072
A couple of the answer's have nailed it - famous has more of a positive connotation - that of being known for being in a movie or on TV or excelling in sports, or for being a political leader. \n\nInfamous has a connotation that the person is well known for committing a crime or having done something wrong or being controversial in some way. \n\nThe way in which someone refers to another person as "famous or infamous" can tell you about the person's point of view - as in someone famous to me might be infamous to you, depending on our respective points of view. Some Muslims would regard Osama bin Laden as famous, while many of us in the west, would think of him as infamous.
194279
Art is in the forefront of our political attitudes.  Artists express emerging opinions in their work, usually long before politicians are aware a problem exists.
308315
If you know someone who is down with politics, then ask them.
2182
Celebrities are fascinating to people because they have talents (most of the time), good looks, and seem to lead a perfect life. wait..one more thing..sometimes it's okay to care about someone you've never met.
960359
Ugh as a registered democrat I would like to say no and be able to mean it, but sadly in our celebrity obsessed culture, what the people who are paid to entertain sadly does influence people.
888895
Yes, Popularity doesn't mean nothing to me.\nI'll rather be recognized for doing the right thing, than for just being popular.
600480
Potentially yes, they can be good role models. But a majority of them are not. Because a lot of celebrities are warped through so much fame and money, they forget what and who's important, disregarding everything else around them.
79439
It depends on the person. If you don't know them it's probably not a good idea, they might be offended.
977305
possible - who do you have in mind. there's several public figures that are possibilities....
684270
Only if someone rich and famous is asking.
1107452
I think that any person who is that famous will invite jealousy and suspicion.  They want to see the "mighty" fall and so watch their every move waiting to see the tiniest sign of flaw or humanity in someone revered as a god.  I hope he just blows it off and just enjoys what he does because only then can he have a live fulfilled.
42869
Stars have the right to vote and to support their candidate too.  It may even be a public service if they draw attention to a candidate so that his/her message is heard.  But when a star crosses a certain line and viciously smears the opposition and lends no useful information to the debate, I know I will not be able to watch them in a movie and get lost in the story like I should.  I have no intention of sitting there and fuming when I just want entertainment so I pass up the opportunity.
511809
To me, I think that we should all be informed of all topics.  This keeps people from being as ignorant, and keeps conversations lively.  Not only that, but if you stay uninformed, then you let someone else make a decision for you.  If you choose not to know about a president, then you are either being narrow minded or letting someone else choose who will be our next president for you.  In the end, you should not have to decide.
130190
Lets see now how we define this celebrity thing.\n\nA celebrity is one who actually touches the hearts and minds of so many that he/she becomes the talk of the town, a dinner table discussion, living room topic.\n\nNot necessarily with loads of money, but yes the power that they command is influence over people.\n\nNow everything in life comes for a price (there's nothing for free -you end up paying for it one way or the other).\n\nNow this celebrity thing comes with a load of responsibilties. Once you are a celeb, forget about your personal life, there is none -you have to measure up to that level. Some people claim that they have their personal life and decisions are theirs to make -that is grossly irresponsible.\n\nYou (as celeb) make sure that you do not influence people in the wrong sense, since they (people) listen to you and take you as a role model -especially youngsters. \n\nWhat you wear, your language, your views, what you do, how you behave -it is not necessary to take on the job of a social ambassador (that they already are) but become more responsible for what they stand for and how they want people to mimic them. \n\nWhat I think every celeb, worth his/her mettle, should gear up is for the bigger load of responsibility that comes with the job. Make sure the influence is the right one and not just to stay in the news. They have the gift of making a difference to all those whom they may never ever get to know, but who will cherish their memory and sight may be for the rest of his/her life.\n\nMake the best use of this gift, make a difference that could change generations.
170213
Why not? Everyone else is allowed to. The better question is, should anybody care? Why is a celebrity's opinion any more important than mine?