President Elect slams cast of Hamilton...

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(11-22-2016, 04:28 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: The content of their statement wasn't rude to be sure and I get that he's a celebrity and not a private citizen.  Maybe I have a different perspective on this as I have friends who are celebrities and you would not believe the liberties people take with them simply because they're famous.  Yes, you certainly ask for a measure of that when you decide to enter the profession, be it the entertainment industry or politics.  That doesn't mean everyone has a right to access you or address you as they please.  I just don't like the idea of calling someone out in public like that.  Let me throw a different scenario at you, if Pence was at dinner with his wife and the entire wait staff came over and read a prepared statement would you view the event in the same light as this?

I would, and I think the setting plays a role. One expects to be left to themselves (with occasional interruptions by a waiter or manager) while at a restaurant. At a play, one expects to hear from those on stage. Often times the performers will address the crowd, but admittedly as a whole not just one person. Given the fact that this is a very politically motivated play, I am less inclined to be shocked by it. 

I will say, however, that being a celebrity does not give others a free pass to just treat you as there for their entertainment. However, being a public servant, the public should be free to address you when appropriate. I can understand where you're coming from, however, as you have experience with people treating celebrities inappropriately.