Sunday, May 18, 2008

Moore Porn

Now here’s Michael Moore, the
latest infringer, using my work for his own crude political purposes. I recall some years ago watching one of his
movies in Paris,
and thinking how sad it was that an American would make propaganda so flagrant
that it seemed pornographic. It was sad
but at the same time uplifting, because Mr. Moore was able to exercise his
right to free speech, rights that should never be infringed upon.
It’s got nothing to do with
the fact that Michael Moore is anti-war (he’s not just against the Iraq War,
but he was also against the war in Afghanistan). I respect Moore’s opposition to the Iraq War; I might
even agree with him on some particulars.
But I object to the tone of many of his arguments, especially the manner
in which he uses my work to further his causes.
As I said above, sometimes it seems pornographic. That’s a strong word, so I’ll explain.
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