What is the price to be paid for free speech? The Dixie Chicks were criticized by the American media and the American public for voicing their opinions and now they want to hear what your views are on freedom of expression. The Weinstein Company has launched an official free speech discussion blog on MySpace.com called SHUT UP & POST. The forum enables MySpace members to upload a video blog posting of themselves and/or post a comment explaining what freedom of speech means to them. The blog is tied to the upcoming documentary about the Dixie Chicks titled “Shut Up & Sing” being released by The Weinstein Company in limited theaters on October 27 and nationwide on November 10. The interactive marketing agency Deep Focus assisted in securing and building the promotion.

Freedom of speech is one of the most fundamental rights that American’s enjoy and is essential to the existence of Democracy. Whatever side you fall on, simply get your opinion out there and exercise your right to free speech. The SHUT UP & POST blog is essentially a forum where anyone can participate and comment with other bloggers. To get involved, simply visit http://www.myspace.com/shutupandsing and post your comments or upload a video of yourself stating what your opinions are on free speech.