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| kush paintings |
| I believe this summer the Wachowski brothers are finally going to move past the Matrix and V for Vendetta will be released. Based on the graphic novel, the hero tries to take down a corrupt, totalitarian government with the use of... terrorism. How do you think this will go over in a country that has plegged to end all forms of terrorism? Or, do you think this can make people realize its not just muslim fundamentalists that are terrorists? |
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| Arbiter |
| I would hope that most people will take it for what it is: entertainment, not ideology. |
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| metalgearsolid |
| ^^ I believe not. Remember when the day after tomorrow came out? Fox and Cnn had scientists on thier broadcasts and the reportes kept on asking the same questions: Is this likely to happen or what is the movies significance to the real world. |
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| josh4 |
| ^ That's when you change the channel. |
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| kush paintings |
| Regardless of wether or not this is entertainment, this is a movie whose protagonist uses terrorism to make changes in his country. Clearly, this will arouse a certain amount of controversy, especially with how terrorism is viewed in the U.S. and the world today. |
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| Lepanto |
| quote: | Originally posted by kush paintings
Regardless of wether or not this is entertainment, this is a movie whose protagonist uses terrorism to make changes in his country. Clearly, this will arouse a certain amount of controversy, especially with how terrorism is viewed in the U.S. and the world today. |
the turner diaries do the same...would u support fascism? |
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| kush paintings |
| I have no idea what the Turner Diaries are. But, as I believe you are refering to Vendetta when you ask if I would support fascism, I of course would not. However, I think, or hope, this movie will show that terrorism is not just done by Islamist extremists, as I believe many people do. If you ask somebody what is terrorism, I believe they will mention Osama Bin Laden, Iraq, or something of that relation. However, as any educated person knows this is not the scope of terrorism. Perhaps this movie will make people realize you can never win a war on terrorism. |
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| Arbiter |
| quote: | Originally posted by kush paintings
However, I think, or hope, this movie will show that terrorism is not just done by Islamist extremists, as I believe many people do. |
How exactly would it do that? By showing that in addition to Ismalist extremists, fictional characters also sometimes use terrorism? |
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| Lepanto |
| quote: | Originally posted by kush paintings
I have no idea what the Turner Diaries are. But, as I believe you are refering to Vendetta when you ask if I would support fascism, I of course would not. However, I think, or hope, this movie will show that terrorism is not just done by Islamist extremists, as I believe many people do. If you ask somebody what is terrorism, I believe they will mention Osama Bin Laden, Iraq, or something of that relation. However, as any educated person knows this is not the scope of terrorism. Perhaps this movie will make people realize you can never win a war on terrorism. |
well you should check it out...there's a diff between freedom fighters like George Washington and Lenin and Osoma bin Ladin. Islamic Fundemantalists have no one's freedom in mind.
Read the turner diaries and you'll see what I meant. Terrorism, in any way shape or form is cowardly and honourless act. |
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| kush paintings |
| Don't they have the freedom of the Muslim world in mind? (Honest question). Terrorism is a method used by the powerless to shock those in power to change. Many times terrorists act knowing full well they will meet could meet their end during their act, so I would say cowardice would not be the right word to make a blanket statement about terrorism. John Brown could be considered a terrorists, as he wanted to steal the arms from the Federal Armory, arm black slaves and have them march to the North, killing those who got in the way. His end goal was to free the slaves, a nobel cause, his means were terrorism. He wanted Southerners to fear a Black revolt. |
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| Lepanto |
| quote: | Originally posted by kush paintings
Don't they have the freedom of the Muslim world in mind? (Honest question). Terrorism is a method used by the powerless to shock those in power to change. Many times terrorists act knowing full well they will meet could meet their end during their act, so I would say cowardice would not be the right word to make a blanket statement about terrorism. John Brown could be considered a terrorists, as he wanted to steal the arms from the Federal Armory, arm black slaves and have them march to the North, killing those who got in the way. His end goal was to free the slaves, a nobel cause, his means were terrorism. He wanted Southerners to fear a Black revolt. |
not all together true. If muslim fundementalists had anyones freedom in mind they would go out themselves and risk their lives. that's a true 'freedom' fighter. not be a coward behind women and children.
this movie may show whatever, but do you honestly think that people will turn against their own government? those who wish to do so, could get the out in the first place. no one will miss them. |
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| kush paintings |
| I'm not saying this movie will turn Americans or anybody against their own government, if that is what you are saying. I am simply saying it may make people look at terrorism differently. Then again, I of course haven't seen the movie, nor read the comic that it is based on. |
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