I realize that image is all part of AI, but I think people need to be given a chance to show that they want to become a better person. If the person has the talent-I say give them a chance. I guess for AI it all depends on where you draw the line or maybe they found out more details. Based on the past I think AI has made the choice, and Akron should be allowed to advance. Of course he will be on the hit list.
Akron Watson reportedly was disinvited from Hollywood round:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17028850
"Akron Watson, whose successful "American Idol" audition was aired on the San Antonio episode Feb. 6, was uninvited from the Hollywood round of the show, possibly due to a 2003 arrest for marijuana posession."
"Other "Idol" contestants have competed with drug arrests. 2005 finalist Bo Bice was arrested in 2001 for felony cocaine possession as well as in 2003 for marijuana possesion and other charges"
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