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Old 05-07-2004, 23:47   #38
Richard M
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Re: Bowling for Columbine

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Originally Posted by punky
That's what I can't really understand. I mean, we all know war is horrible. People die. Bombs cause horrific damage to people and buildings. Is there any real value in showing what we already know? To me it is almost like preaching to the converted. If you watch someone being beheaded, does it make the act worse than if you were merely told about it? I just put it down to filler and trying to wear peoples minds down.
Well actually there was a beheading in the film, I won't describe it here but I think that showing the graphic, violent side can "wake people up" sometimes, i.e. the Bush supporters who think he can do no wrong.
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