‘I Could Never Throw Roses to Hitler’

[CarlV]

Mormon Tabernacle Choir Singer Quits Over Trump Inauguration: ‘I Could Never Throw Roses to Hitler’
Jan Chamberlin says group is “endorsing tyranny and racism” by playing for Donald Trump



A female singer from the famed Mormon Tabernacle Choir has resigned from the group to avoid performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration, saying she “could never look myself in the mirror again with self-respect.”

“It is with a sad and heavy heart that I submit my resignation to you and to Choir. I’m am praying that Jesus will help me get through this email before I totally break down,” singer Jan Chamberlin wrote in a resignation letter that was obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune and eventually posted on Facebook

“Since ‘the announcement,’ I have spent several sleepless nights and days in turmoil and agony. I have reflected carefully on both sides of the issue, prayed a lot, talked with family and friends, and searched my soul,”Chamberlin wrote . “I’ve tried to tell myself that by not going to the inauguration, that I would be able to stay in choir for all the other good reasons. I’ve tried to tell myself that it will be all right and that I can continue in good conscience before God and man.”

She continued: “Looking from the outside in, it will appear that Choir is endorsing tyranny and racism by singing for this man… History is repeating itself; the same tactics are being used by Hitler (identify a problem, finding a scapegoat target to blame, and stirring up people with a combination of fanaticism, false promises, and fear, and gathering the funding). I plead with everyone to go back and read the books we all know on these topics and review the films produced to help us learn from these gargantuan crimes so that we will not allow them to be repeated. Evil people prosper when good people stand by and do nothing.”
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Outstanding, their are at least some values left in the citizens of the USA.


Carl

[CarlV]

'If I had to lose my job over this, I would': Some of the Rockettes are refusing to perform at Trump's inauguration


Some members of the Radio City Rockettes dance troupe are worried they could lose their jobs if they don't perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in January.

And the decision whether to perform at Trump's ceremony is causing tension within the group, one of the dancers said in an interview with Marie Claire published on Tuesday.

The union representing the iconic dancers apparently made the group's Jan. 20 performance optional, after public backlash over reports they would be forced to perform at Trump's inauguration, according to the dancer, whom Marie Claire assigned the pseudonym, "Mary."

"The majority of us said no immediately," Mary told the magazine. "Then there's the percentage that said yes, for whatever reason — whether it's because they're young and uninformed, or because they want the money, or because they think it's an opportunity to move up in the company when other people turn it down."

"If I had to lose my job over this, I would. It's too important," she said.
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Outstanding!


Carl

[MrPots]

Originally Posted by CarlV

Outstanding, their are at least some values left in the citizens of the USA.


Carl

I read another article yesterday of another member who is gathering petitions to change their mind on this.

[CarlV]

Originally Posted by MrPots

I read another article yesterday of another member who is gathering petitions to change their mind on this.

Repeal and replace with nothing the first amendment, just like our healthcare. As the man who talks to chairs would say, marvelous.


Carl

[Oerets]

Around 25% of the eligible voted of the man in. There are hopefully many who will be as courageous as she is and standup and speak out.


Barney