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McCarthy Revisited
"Any investigation into the political beliefs of the individual is contrary to the basic principles of our democracy; ..."
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The review discussed on these pages was published in a regional paper in Southern Sweden (Sydsvenska Dagbladet) when Disney's The Kid opened in February 2001.
The critic objects to the film because of it being a vehicle for Bruce Willis' "arch-conservative Republican world view". But, in a democracy, what relevance does an actor's political affiliation have in judging the quality of a movie? Should only actors deemed politically correct by the media be permitted to work??? This line of reasoning smacks of Stalinism, or McCarthy in reverse.

1) Successful man sees himself in a harrassed child
A review of "Disney's The Kid" *) (M. Tapper, Sydsvenska Dagbladet, January 2001)
2) Political affiliation isn't the issue
Achrya's letter to the editor re M. Tapper's review
3) Bruce Willis' choice of parts mirrors his opinions
M. Tapper's reply on Letters to the Editor page *)
4) Isn't a star a citizen?
Achrya's discussion of the issue
   
  *) Translations from Swedish by Achrya, not reviewed by the author.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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