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Does “Glee” promote tolerance? Readers weigh in.
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John W. Kennedy
My recent assertion that the Fox TV show Glee is not about tolerance brought some reader response, some in basic agreement, some in respectful disagreement, some in somewhat less-respectful disagreement. Here a sampling, along with my responses: Jeff wrote: I totally dis-agree with your comments. Glee doesn’t pull any punches and neither did Nip Tuck!…
Life Lessons from Debbie Reynolds, Liz Taylor, Christopher Hitchens and Dr. Francis Collins; Plus, “Trailer Trash” hits the web
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John W. Kennedy
Debbie Reynolds’ example of forgiveness. The 78-year-old actress says she long-ago forgave Elizabeth Taylor for her 1950’s affair (leading to marriage and eventual divorce) with her then-husband Eddie Fisher. Speaking of Taylor, she says “She went through her younger years of just obtaining what she wanted,” adding “Later in life, she became a little more…
Lighting candles in the media: a look at some positive projects you should know about
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John W. Kennedy
As The Christophers say “It’s better light one candle than curse the darkness.” Here are some lit candles. WinCatherine seeks to go the distance. The documentary tells the inspirational story of Wincatherine Nyambura Ndereba. Growing up inKenya, she put her faith in God to overcome extreme poverty and become the only woman to ever win…
“Glee” is not about tolerance
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John W. Kennedy
Why is Glee so mean? On paper, Glee sounds like just the kind of show I would be going out of my way to praise. After all, a show about a group of outcast kids who gain self esteem by coming together and excelling on their high school glee club could have — and should…
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