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Open Letter to the Media and Politicians
I can't believe I of all people am saying this, but people in the media and Capitol Hill?
Can you please stop talking about Jack Bauer as if he's a real person and the stuff he does is remotely real?
Like, I know in my write-ups, I talk about the character's actions and motivations as though he's real person, but that's because I'm evaluating the validity and plausibility of his actions in the context of selling the story. I'm always aware that this is a fictional character, which, I'm not sure you are. Because you talk about torture and invoke his name in articles that have nothing to do with entertainment and everything to do with real situations.
May I remind you that in the world of 24, a) they've gone through 7 presidents in 14 years; b) there have been multiple attacks in LA including a nuclear bomb going off; c) Jack Bauer has died twice; d) no one eats, sleeps, or goes to the bathroom; and e) most unbelievable of all, there is no traffic in LA or DC? It's fiction and the whole point of the show is the same as any show: to entertain. Jack Bauer is James Bond meets Die Hard.
He.Isn't.Real.
And bringing him into a conversation where we are talking about REAL travesties and the real crisis we have over how to administer justice and defend ourselves without becoming the very thing we are fighting doesn't help your argument. It's insulting and it cheapens the real problems that real people are struggling with.
You might want to focus more on THAT instead bringing in a fictional character and evaluating his methods next time, just sayin'.
Sincerely,
The Management.
Can you please stop talking about Jack Bauer as if he's a real person and the stuff he does is remotely real?
Like, I know in my write-ups, I talk about the character's actions and motivations as though he's real person, but that's because I'm evaluating the validity and plausibility of his actions in the context of selling the story. I'm always aware that this is a fictional character, which, I'm not sure you are. Because you talk about torture and invoke his name in articles that have nothing to do with entertainment and everything to do with real situations.
May I remind you that in the world of 24, a) they've gone through 7 presidents in 14 years; b) there have been multiple attacks in LA including a nuclear bomb going off; c) Jack Bauer has died twice; d) no one eats, sleeps, or goes to the bathroom; and e) most unbelievable of all, there is no traffic in LA or DC? It's fiction and the whole point of the show is the same as any show: to entertain. Jack Bauer is James Bond meets Die Hard.
He.Isn't.Real.
And bringing him into a conversation where we are talking about REAL travesties and the real crisis we have over how to administer justice and defend ourselves without becoming the very thing we are fighting doesn't help your argument. It's insulting and it cheapens the real problems that real people are struggling with.
You might want to focus more on THAT instead bringing in a fictional character and evaluating his methods next time, just sayin'.
Sincerely,
The Management.
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I do get annoyed when people (mostly parent’s groups) think that TV violence causes real-life violence. Isn’t it the other way around?
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Hamlet is an eloquent jackass. Teaching that play gave me a headache:)
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How do you make a video icon? Can you upload a flash animation or do you have to link to another site?
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These people do not seem to get it at all.
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Hey question, because I just noticed that I said "few few" instead of "are few" in my reply above. I was going to edit it, but the option is gone. Is there a time limit on comment editing with a paid account? Not that it's a big deal -- just good to know.
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:)
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Uh, warning. I caught a bunch of spoilers this morning. My brain is burning. Expect a whole new level of flail after tonight's ep. I still maintain that I am not made of tough enough stuff (how's that for rhyming?) to be a fan.
But it's all TOO FUCKING LATE.
Shit.
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Hehe, just kidding. Thanks for the fair warning that you're gonna flail. I like to be prepared that way.
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This is like using X-Files to support your theory about aliens existing. Also, 24 as a show calls it torture, doesn't call it enhanced interrogation. But yes, Jack is NOT REAL stop using him as an example to prove points.
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