Ronstadt and Moore: How Casino SHOULD Have Responded

How Casino SHOULD Have Responded: "This interesting item has been making the rounds on the Internet. After Linda Ronstadt was ousted from the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas for making offensive political remarks on stage, Michael Moore posted an open letter on his website to Bill Timmins, president of Aladdin Casino and Hotel. A member of Free Republic wrote this response which the hotelier SHOULD have made:

July 21, 2004

Attention: Michael Moore,

In response to your letter dated July 20, 2004: You are correct that I had security remove Linda Ronstadt from Aladdin Casino and Hotel where the fun never ends and everybody wins. How very interesting to learn you are such a fan of Ms. Ronstadt.

You questioned where I live and surprisingly knew Las Vegas is in the United States. You should visit it sometime. There are thousands of wonderful ''All You Can Eat'' buffets.

There are also a lot of casinos who's owners don't **** around. I am aware of the First Amendment and you have the right to talk about your hatred of America but once you are on my property and you are upsetting my guests, you will quickly learn about my rights.

I can't remember if it was Jesus or George W. Bush who said, ''Freedom is a two-way street.'' Ms. Ronstadt learned this long before I had her thrown out of my casino. You question my actions? If you come onto my property and upset my guests, you will receive the same, if not worse, treatment than Ms. Ronstadt received. I am sure your mere presence would upset my guests.

You claim your film, ''...is all about asking the questions that should have been asked before those brave soldiers were sent into harms way.'' I think your film does nothing but aid the enemy and hurt our troops. You have betrayed our troops, our leader, and America. I have no respect for you or your vision of what America should be.

I paid Ms. Ronstadt to entertain my guests, not divide them. The half that did not leave probably thought the verse you mentioned, ''Why don't you come to your senses'' was addressed to you. Maybe she should have dedicated her song, ''You're No Good'' to you. I would have asked her back, had she done that.

Regarding your request for me to apologize to her, have you and her on my stage singing anything about this Country and then playing your piece of **** film is ludicrous! One of my workers is currently throwing away every complaint letter from brainless followers of you, claiming they will never visit my Casino. I could not be more pleased to know my casino and hotel will always be void of the kind of people who support you.

Meanwhile, my hotel has been quickly booked solid for the rest of the year with true Americans who love this country and support our efforts overseas. They will see a framed copy of your letter and my response in the lobby to ensure they begin their experience with a laugh.

Sincerely,
Bill Timmins,
President, Aladdin Casino and Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada