Faith-based News for Extra-TerrestrialsTHEATRE CHAIN BANS FAHRENHEIT 9-11
While we are on the topic of Evil Bastards, ABC NEWS is reporting that F9-11 is banned from theatres in 2 midwest states as "terrorist propaganda." From Intl-news:
R.L. Fridley Is INTL's "Bastard of the Day" for this: Midwest Theaters Ban 'Fahrenheit 9/11' As Terrorist PropagandaR.L. Fridley, owner of Des Moines-based Fridley Theatres, says the controversial documentary incites terrorism. "Our country is in a war against an enemy who would destroy our way of life, our culture and kill our people," Fridley wrote. "These barbarians have shown through (the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001) and the recent beheadings that they will stop at nothing. I believe this film emboldens them and divides our country even more."
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Comments
Here's what I wrote to Mr. Fridley, I read his article here and tried to use some of what he said...http://www.boxoff.com/issues/jan00/state_fridley.html
Dear Mr. Fridley,
I am writing about your decision to prevent a movie from airing because it may "encourage terrorism". From what I read about you, you are a thoughtful man who wants the cinema to reflect the values of the community, to contain intelligent dialogue and images worth remembering. You are not, I think, by nature a censor, or one of the book-burners for whom the other Fahrenheit was named. Why then are you willing to make this oppressive mistake and prevent viewers from seeing Mr. Moore's movie and considering the meanings for themselves? You say it is to protect our country, but I think you would do better to ask the family members of the soldiers in Iraq and the families with empty chairs at the dinner table from 9-11. Ask THEM: Should We Prevent Americans From Seeing This Movie? Will it make us safer? Or will it leave us even more vulnerable from the continued exposure of our own ignorance?
Please reconsider your decision, and allow people to think for themselves, as you have done.
Posted by: shrink in sf | July 4, 2004 02:56 PM
Great letter. I would've written "You insane fool, don't you see by doing what you've done, the terrorists have WON?"
Posted by: poiuyt | July 5, 2004 01:07 PM
R. L. Fridley
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Posted by: brigham | July 6, 2004 08:59 AM
I went and saw "Fahrenheit 9-11" at our local Theatre. As I watched this Documentary, I was thinking to myself. Finally,someone has the guts to show the TRUTH! This film DOES NOT promote Terrorism in any way,shape or form. It does expose a lying President and a corrupt governmental system. This film makes one think!
Michael Moore should get an Emmy for his efforts!
I support Michael Moore and his endeavours.
I say, let the People see the Film and decide for themselves.
Thank You! :>D
Posted by: Madniteowl2 | October 15, 2004 01:18 AM