Comments on Woods Cross Citizen: Boycott the Kurt Bestor Christmas Concert?

Thank you Kurt. We will be there Thursday to enjo...

2008-12-09T10:35:00.000-07:00

Thank you Kurt. We will be there Thursday to enjoy your passion expressed in your music.

As a recently lapsed Mormon, for a while I struggled to appreciate Christmas -- celebrating what I believed was a commercialized holiday based on a distorted historical event. I have since come to enjoy the celebration of the true meaning of Christmas -- love and respect for all. Anything that

I appreciate the comments "for" and "against" me h...

2008-12-09T10:12:00.000-07:00

I appreciate the comments "for" and "against" me here in this blog. I applaud those who do it without a lot of vitriol and condemn those on both sides of the equation who lash out with acts of vandalism. As for boycotting me - my concerts have never been political, but that doesn't mean that I never have an opinion. I'm a passionate person and have a hard time bottling it up just to sell CDs or

I will also say (to Thad), I agree that the vandal...

2008-12-03T13:32:00.000-07:00

I will also say (to Thad), I agree that the vandalism of church property is inappropriate -- and most gay rights activists concur. Whenever their is a subject that affects people so deeply as this does, there is bound to be some emotions that get out of control. But I think it might be helpful to try to put yourself in their position. Their basic human rights have just been taken away; and

I find it sad that so many people have so much ang...

2008-12-03T13:18:00.000-07:00

I find it sad that so many people have so much anger about this issue around Christmas. As a former Mormon, I do not agree with the church's position regarding gay marriage...but I respect their rights to lobby for laws they feel are moral issues. Just as I believe it is wrong for many to boycott Utah because of the church action, I also think it is wrong for anybody to boycott Kurt's concert

I have a few comments in relation to the comments ...

2008-12-02T08:22:00.000-07:00

I have a few comments in relation to the comments from Anonymous 1. First, I've mentioned previously how cowardly those who post anonymously are. Second, I find it interesting that those who probably support a boycott of those people/businesses who supported Proposition 8 are so appalled when someone even mentions that "maybe" there should be a boycott of someone who is "pissed off" that the LDS

Bigotry and hateful nature?? Really. Those with ...

2008-12-02T07:32:00.000-07:00

Bigotry and hateful nature?? Really.

Those with a liberal viewpoint are apparently allowed to demand that the rest of society see things their way, calling anyone who dares to disagree "hateful bigots."

Those are strong words. Perhaps liberals need to consider that they themselves, by using such language, are being "hateful." Do they not see the irony of their hypocrisy?

Bestor is a great person. Did Kurt ever say, "Boy...

2008-12-02T06:49:00.000-07:00

Bestor is a great person. Did Kurt ever say, "Boycott the Church?" I don't think he did. Why is it that some LDS people feel they should attack anyone who may have a difference of opinion Thad?

This post only shows the bigotry and hateful nature of Thad. If you defend prop 8 because of your religious beliefs that's one thing. To put Bestor on the same level as someone who

I agree with Jason. There are better ways to make...

2008-12-01T21:56:00.000-07:00

I agree with Jason. There are better ways to make a point than to be vindictive. I think everyone should be above such behavior, and, since I am a Mormon, I especially expect Mormons to act magnanimously.

I don't agree with Kurt Bestor, but I applaud his right to speak his mind, and he makes some downright inspiring music.

Seems a little petty, as I doubt Bestor himself wa...

2008-12-01T16:02:00.000-07:00

Seems a little petty, as I doubt Bestor himself was personally involved in any of the vandalism.

It's been a few years, but I've attended the Besto...

2008-12-01T14:35:00.000-07:00

It's been a few years, but I've attended the Bestor Christmas concert a couple of times. It was entertaining, but not enough for me to plunk down the cash to see it again. My decision has nothing to do with making a political statement, but anyone that wants to make a political statement through their support or non-support of the concert ought to do so.