[fla-left] Bloody execution photos draw gamut of responses (fwd)

[Carl Remick]

>Yoshie's point is central in understanding the death penalty. It is one
>of the direct effects which contributes greatly to the fundamental
>function it serves of enhancing state freedom from any kind of
>popular control. But it is foolishness to ascribe the same force to
>movies. In fact the attack on violence etc. in art (bad or good) has
>the same effect as the death penalty -- it tends to enhance the power
>of the state.

How does it enhance the power of the state to say that purveyors of 
clinically depicted violence debase public sensibilities?  I'm not calling 
for censorship, simply expressing disgust.

Carl

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