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129. When famous people such as actors, athletes, and rock stars give their opinions, many people listen. Do you think we should pay attention to these opinions? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Everyone is entitled to have an opinion. When it comes to opinions, though theres a difference between the majority of people and celebrities like actors, athletes and rocks stars . If youve an average person, only your family and friends care about your opinion. If your famous ,the whole world listens, or so it seems sometimes. Is this the way it should be ? I dont think so. We shouldnt pay attention to famous peoples opinions just because of who they are. Being a famous basketball player doesnt make someone an expert on environmental issues. However, that basketball player has a better opportunity to be heard than most people do. If that player feels very strongly about an issue ,he can use his fame to draw attention to it and get other people involved. That way they can draw attention and needed dollars to that issue. People who are rich put their money behind a cause.. In the same way, famous people are using their most valuable asset. In their case, its not money, Its their name recognition. Should people pay attention to what they think just because of who they are? I dont think so. I also dont think we should discount what they think just because of who there are. They have a right to their opinion. If their name draws people to that cause, all the better for the cause. | 
