I am not a fan of country music. In fact, my taste veers strongly into the area of punk, heavy metal and rock and roll. Today after work, however, I am making a beeline to the nearest music store to pick up the Dixie Chicks newest release. I probably won't listen to it much, but I'm not buying it for the music anyway. I am buying it to show support for the Chicks and the position they have taken against the current administration. As you know, many country music stations have banned the Chicks as a result of their political position, specifically for a remark they made from stage about a year and a half ago: "Just so you know, we're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas." The fallout from that statement has been immense, so though my punk sensibilities are tingling, I will buy their new CD as a small salute to their honesty and courage.