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November 29, 2005
Flick this: Sarah Silverman gets an editorial
The Lowelll, Massachussetts Sun editoralizes against Jesus is Magic as an inhumane flick: "Sarah Silverman steps over a line that no American, no human being, should ever be willing to cross." [No mention of dogs, cats, or horses.] Silverman makes light of the worst day in this nation's history—Sept. 11, 2001. The horrific events of that day have remained untouched by comedians for more than four years... There's nothing funny to be found in the massive destruction, the thousands of innocent lives lost, the shattering of hearts and families, that occurred that day. Silverman... doesn't seem to understand the depths of this nation's sorrow... Perhaps she simply doesn't care... Humor can be found in many situations... Sept. 11 isn't one of those...
"Nearly 3,000 people died that horrific day, including popular Dracut resident John Ogonowski who was the pilot of [one] ill-fated flight... Perhaps Silverman was one of the fortunate Americans who didn't know anyone murdered in the terrorist attacks... But that doesn't excuse her callous disregard for the feelings of those who did lose a family member, a friend, a colleague... The $8 or $10 that might have gone for a ticket to Silverman's movie—were it a flick even mildly diverting—will be better spent elsewhere."
Posted by pride at November 29, 2005 12:28 PM
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