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Re: politics

Author: clarinetwife
Date: 2004-10-25 15:34

Hi, Markus--Interesting thoughts.

One comment I have about your first point is that I do not look to artists and entertainers for political and economic analysis, although art can certainly have political and/or economic content. There is a difference between art that is meant to make a statement and challenge people and work that is simply meant as a finger to the eye of a person or group. I personally would prefer that pop entertainers put their energy and fame into charities and causes they support rather than partisan politics.

As far as seeing or not seeing the exhibit, that is up to your sense of what is right. It is not censorship to not support something one finds distasteful or unworthy. But, if you want to go and don't feel wrong about it, don't worry about what others say.

Mr. Peacham, coming from a community that completed and dedicated a new church this year, I can tell you that the people who spent so many hours planning and making decisions, the people who gave money, and the construction workers and craftsmen who did their work with pride, did so out of their better selves. Our community has benefitted from the experience creating something beautiful.

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Markus Wenninger

2004-10-25 12:27