You wouldn’t think it could happen in America, in the land of free speech. You wouldn’t think it could happen to two respected and talented individuals like Tom Wopat and John Schneider. But this time, ya’ll, the Dukes have really been framed.
The Dukes of Hazzard epitomized values like honesty and justice and helping one’s neighbors. The flag-painted roof of the General Lee was a nod to one of the greatest military tacticians in history, who defied overwhelming odds to win numerous battles. This symbolism was not an endorsement of prejudice. It was the allegory of “fighting the system” of corruption in a small town.
Despite the positive, fun-loving nature of the Dukes of Hazzard, the Cincinnati Pops caved in to pressure from an over-zealous special interest group and canceled an upcoming performance by Tom and John. This is a form of prejudice in reverse, and punishing these two performers for their association with one of the most beloved and family-oriented programs of all time, just doesn’t make sense.
Ben Jones, a/k/a “Cooter Davenport” has asked for fans to speak up. In doing so, we must conduct ourselves as befitting of everything the Dukes stood for, and display honor, integrity, and fairness. Please let the Cincinnati Pops know the kind of following the Dukes of Hazzard truly has. Let them know how much it would mean to us, to see this unfortunate issue resolved. Tom and John deserve to have their good standing with the Cincinnati Pops restored.
Email : publicrelations@cincinnatisymphony.org
Phone: 1-513-621-1919
See Ben’s message here.