> >On Tue, 19 Jul 1994, Denise Bryson wrote: > Or "I was disturbed by the depiction of furry mammals in Return > of the Jedi" is currently given more credence than "What about > the Ewoks evoked audience response, and why do we think people > really gave a darn about the overgrown teddybears, anyway?" Denise, I think what you've done in the above statement is make the case for those of us who contend that "entertaining" films that demonstrate, and possibly foster, hateful behaviors are among the most dangerous kind. I, personally, think it is quite ludicrous for anyone to think that a film that sets certain characters up as heroes, and then has them act in reprehensible ways, would *not* have an effect on many of the viewers who are "entertained" by it. Certainly, Denise, there is a question as to whether a person with a high degree of intelligence or common sense could possibly be adversely affected by the bombardment of questionable actions carried out by fictitious characters. But, if I grant you that some people leave unscathed, you should grant me that some people *are* affected. As far as your above Ewok question, what if it read, "What about the Rambo-evoked audience response, and why do we think people really give a darn about the endless bloodshed, anyway?" Kind of puts things in a whole new light, doesn't it? Teddy bears are not what frighten me about this subject. >====================================================================== > = Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot = > = change, the strength to change those things I can, and = > = the wisdom to hide the bodies of those I've killed = > = because they PISSED ME OFF| - Anonymous - = > ======================================================================= Well, that's certainly entertaining! Chris White