Different points of view in songs is great. All are free to express their views to a certain point, but one must also accept the criticism and/or praise that comes with it. Bob Dylan can express his opinions all day long, but just because he is a musician doesn't give him credibility or expertise. If it does him good to express his views, great for him. However, one would hope that an intelligent music-buying public would be able to form its own opinions about controversial topics. I don't particularily care for some of the ideas Rage Against the Machine expressed, but it didn't make me like their music any less. I don't judge them, or any other artist, on political view points. If I give a Dylan CD a spin, I'm looking for quality songs--not advice or guidance. If he happens to touch a chord with my own belief system, great; if not, no big deal. I still may very well like the music. I have my own will to make decisions as to how I feel politically. I don't need Toby Keith or Pearl Jam to tell me how to view politics, war, or anything else for that matter. I wouldn't trust their judgement anyway.