Ltr from Las Vegas Aladdin Casino and Hotel

[Guest guest]

Bill Timmins

President Aladdin Casino and Hotel

Las Vegas, NV

July 20, 2004

Dear Mr. Timmins:

I understand from the news reports I've read that, after Ronstadt, one of

America's greatest singers, dedicated a song to me from your stage on Saturday

night, you instructed your security guards to remove her from the Aladdin, which

they did.

What country do you live in? Last time I checked, Las Vegas is still in the

United States. And in the United States, we have something called " The First

Amendment. " This constitutional right gives everyone here the right to say

whatever they want to say. All Americans hold this right as sacred. Many of our

young people put on a uniform and risk their lives to defend it. My film is all

about asking the questions that should have been asked before those brave

soldiers were sent into harms way.

For you to throw Ronstadt off the premises because she dared to say a few

words in support of me and my film, is simply stupid and Un-American. ly,

I have never heard of such a thing happening. I read that you wouldn't even let

her go back up to her room at your hotel! Are you crazy?

For crying out loud, it was a song DEDICATION! To " Desperado! " Every American

loves

that song! Sure, some people didn't like the dedication, and that's their right.

But neither they nor you have the right to remove her from your building when

all she did was exercise her AMERICAN right to speak her mind.

Of all the things that go on in Las Vegas, this is what creates the need for

serious action? What about the other half of the crowd at the Aladdin who,

according to the Las Vegas Sun, cheered her when she made her remarks? Did you

throw them out, too?

I think you owe Ms. Ronstadt an apology. And I have an idea how you can make it

up to her -- and to the millions of Americans you have offended. Invite her back

and I'll join her in singing " America the Beautiful " on your stage. Then I will

show " Fahrenheit 9/11 " free of charge to all your guests and anyone else in Las

Vegas who wants to see it.

Mr. Timmins, as the song " Desperado " says -- " Come to your senses! " How can you

refuse this offer? I await your reply.

Yours, Director, " Fahrenheit 9/11 "

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Response

July 21, 2004

Attention: ,

In response to your letter dated July 20, 2004: You are correct that I had

security remove 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 W. Bush that 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 you film, " ...is all about asking the questions that should have been

asked before those brave soldiers were sent into harms way. " I think you 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, NV

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