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To: cnyndwllr who wrote (132485)	5/10/2004 5:06:48 PM
From: Dr. Id	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

The attempt to capitalize on the 9/11 images, after their news publication, is evident. I agree with this. However, I believe that the point made was that liberals were opposed to the airing of the footage, which I don't recall. That some may have been opposed to the endless replaying the images makes sense.

To: cnyndwllr who wrote (132485)	5/10/2004 6:08:54 PM
From: freelyhovering	Respond to of 281500

"I tend to be one of those who thinks that images that create anger, passion and hatred at times when we need to be objective, rational and judicious, are counterproductive. That's not to say that we shouldn't see such images; but it does mean that we should be cautious of those who reuse such images for the purpose of inflaming a populace to act irrationally." I agree with you about the exploitation of such images cnyndwllr, but then Mel Gipson's Passion could be a case in point to highlight your thesis. Myron

To: cnyndwllr who wrote (132485)	5/10/2004 7:08:25 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

I tend to be one of those who thinks that images that create anger, passion and hatred at times when we need to be objective, rational and judicious, are counterproductive. Interesting perspective... So Americans were supposed to "contain their emotions" related to 9/11 and remain "objective", YET.. Iraqis are not supposed to do the same? If anything, Iraqis should be VERY objective, given the fear they lived under for 30 years. What's with the double standard? Hawk