What is it with people and actors?

Ok we all condemn China for its actions in Tibet today, but now Richard Gere (yes, the actor) is calling for a boycott of the upcoming Olympics because of it. And Richard Gere is an authority on this because?

Come on people! He's a bloody actor! Why is it when an actor says something, we are supposed to sit up and take notice of every word, and do the action recommended by said actor?

Here's my definition of an actor: the best liar in the world. That's pretty much it - these people are paid humongous amounts of cash to lie their asses off by pretending to be someone else, as best as they can. And yet as soon as some world crisis comes, they take a stand and want us to believe them? I think not.

For this example, I just can't see the connection between Richard Gere and China or Tibet, other than the fact that Dirty Dancing was probably sold there with crappy subtitles.

Here's another crazy one: Arnold Schwarzenegger is now Governor of California because people liked him because he lied so well. He lied in Terminator, Terminator 2, Conan - he has lied in all his movies. Hey don't get me wrong, I love some of his movies and I know he lies because that's his job as an actor, but to vote him for Governor?

This is as bad as people worshiping sportsmen and sportswomen....ok, I'd like kids to look up to them and their commitment to their desired sport, but heroes? Heroes they ain't. A hero is someone who risks their lives unselfishly and without financial incentive.

Ok [rant off], will get off my soapbox now. Thanks....let the abuse begin.