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eple · 10-27-2003, 02:38 PM

Wasn't the media's use of fear pointed out as one of the main villains in Bowling for Columbine? Something about violence decreasing while media coverage of violence has increased with 600% the last 10 years?

Anyway, you make such rabid points, seregotis, that it is impossible to take you seriously. We are discussing an author and director who has fronted his opinions on several issues and made some money in the process. He is entiteled in every way to make his opinions, and to front them any way he like. He is not forcing anyone to watch or read his works, nor is he harming anyone. If you believe in free speech, you must accept that people are advocating views different from your own, and also respect their points of view, to a certain degree. It is not stated that his books or movies are 100% objective and true, nor is it to be expected.

Pre-emptive arguement: Do not try to throw Coulter at me, for I have never slandered her the way you guys are fanatically attacking Moore.

I am stunned that you really manage to amass so much hate for a person who are using his free speech to voice his opinions on social issues. He is in full right to do this. Wether or not he has his facts right or made the correct conclutions are of course debateable, but for such a debate to be fertile, we need to stop this immature bs.

10-27-2003, 02:38 PM	#30 (permalink)
eple Banned Location: norway	Wasn't the media's use of fear pointed out as one of the main villains in Bowling for Columbine? Something about violence decreasing while media coverage of violence has increased with 600% the last 10 years? Anyway, you make such rabid points, seregotis, that it is impossible to take you seriously. We are discussing an author and director who has fronted his opinions on several issues and made some money in the process. He is entiteled in every way to make his opinions, and to front them any way he like. He is not forcing anyone to watch or read his works, nor is he harming anyone. If you believe in free speech, you must accept that people are advocating views different from your own, and also respect their points of view, to a certain degree. It is not stated that his books or movies are 100% objective and true, nor is it to be expected. Pre-emptive arguement: Do not try to throw Coulter at me, for I have never slandered her the way you guys are fanatically attacking Moore. I am stunned that you really manage to amass so much hate for a person who are using his free speech to voice his opinions on social issues. He is in full right to do this. Wether or not he has his facts right or made the correct conclutions are of course debateable, but for such a debate to be fertile, we need to stop this immature bs. Last edited by eple; 10-27-2003 at 04:02 PM..