An Open Letter to Michelle Obama: Beyonce is Not a Role Model — Page 2

I agree that she is a idiot. But everyone deserves freedom of speech.

Sorry, it's the Evita in me...

SNAFU, with Madonna it's a different situation. Having known her puts it in a different light, but I don't think anyone's saying she's a good role model, am I right? I don't know.

"Considering you are disregarding her own achievements in order to focus on the body suits, perhaps you're right."

No I'm not disregarding them. And I mentioned the body suits in a reply to Phyllis's comment that he had no problem with them.

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But do you feel her use of sexuality in performance negate her as a role model, despite her massive accomplishments?

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We can use lots of pop stars who have won multiple awards as role models. They come from all genres ranging from classical music to spoken word to rap.

Lots of those people I admire, and lots of them have pretty shady backgrounds. That notwithstanding, Beyonce is one whose message on the stage is plenty of sex (to me she borders on vulgar). That's the difference for me, and maybe it's because I'm old, but I stand by my opinion.

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I guess Michelle Obama and I have the same taste in role models.

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Well-said!

Her controversial fashion should be considered one of the many reasons she's a positive role model, the fact that she's not wearing what society says a woman should wear and is not afraid of what people will say about her as long as she's happy with the way she looks. If anything feminists should applaud her for empowering women.

Updated On: 4/29/13 at 10:17 PM

SNAFU, I didn't just "meet" Madonna. I'd be glad to discuss how I know her in private if you like.

Guys, I respect your opinions and it's fine with me whatever anyone thinks of anyone else.

I love how people put words in other's mouths. I never said the human body was vulgar.

Seeing how this is going, I'm bowing out of the convo!

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I don't have a problem with Beyonce's revealing costumes or dancing or whatever. I just don't think that a pop star should be a kid's role model. I know that they are out there as role models, but I just don't know that it's the ideal situation. I don't have a daughter so what the hell do I know. I just have a son who's biggest role model is his dad. I think he does look up to some pro athletes, but I don't know how healthy that is either as a role model. The debate will always go on I guess.

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Madonna is an amazing self promoter, she should give lessons on how to manipulate the press and keep her name in the press. I do think though she should keep her lady bits to herself now that shes in her 50s. show some dignity girl! even strippers hang it up and keep their clothes on once they hit that age.

Beyonce is Madonna Light in my opinion. Shes basically in it for shock value. That nipple suit really does show that she is an attention whore. Her Labia Shorts will be next.

If you have real honestto goodness talent, like Adele, Lily Allen, Tegan and Sara or Amy Whinehouse (God rest her soul) you can let your music speak for itself, not your nipples.

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It's time to re-think the golden calf of celebrity, period.

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