They do have a pulpit given them- anything given can be taken- nobody gave me my gun- LOL
That they use their pulpit for furthering their career isn't any different than a politician- they are acting.
It's sad that so many people believe that those who think? they're special are- they ain't. Very few people are, actors and politicians are among the they ain't. Sadly there are legions of acolytes for both who believe the BS acting lines they spew.
Some actors are pretty sharp, intellectually, (can't say the same for any politician), some are even college educated (all the empty suits and their helpers are)- but, neither group of actors (DC or Hollywood) speaks to me or for me and those who let either happen ain't not only not special they're not very well educated.
Good point though on the OP.