FILE - This publicity film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Sean Penn, left, as Mickey Cohen and Josh Brolin, as Sgt. John O'Mara in the film, "Gangster Squad." "This isn't a movie promoting violence," said "Gangster Squad" producer Dennis Lin. "It's a movie about unsung heroes. (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures, Wilson Webb, File)
Wilson Webb, AP
I listened intently to President Obama's news conference about the need for gun control in our country.
As he stated each position that he felt strongly about, never once did I hear him mention anything about the violent movies that Hollywood continues to churn out that glamorize the use of guns and the committing of murders.
Then, I got to thinking that he purposely wouldn't do that. He is too beholden to the entertainment industry due to its generous contributions to his campaign and support of his liberal agenda.
Grace Jensen
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"He is too beholden to the entertainment industry due to its generous contributions to his campaign and support of his liberal agenda."
And you fail to mention the "generous contributions" by the gun lobby to the other side More..
So guns don't kill people (people kill people), but fake guns in Hollywood movies do?
This type of letter cracks me up. Starts off with a gently stated, reasonable premise, and then immediately degrades into an "BUT OBAMA IS EVIL!" backflip at the finish line.
Yes, Obama is afraid to insult Hollywood for fear of More..