Freedom is not to blame….Denial is.

As many readers know I am a huge fan of the black and white movies from days gone by. I suppose I like them b/c they are filled with story lines fit for families and always have some type of moral or value on display. At the end of these movies you always ‘feel good’ and know that truth, honor, courage, honesty, good character, and virtue, win the day over any type of evil.

I bring this up today b/c I read an article, with the tagline: Newtown shooting prompts entertainment industry to make some changes. I thought it’s about darn time.  Sadly however, the caption was misleading.

The Connecticut school shooting rampage compelled Hollywood to air disclaimers before violent television shows, swap some programs for others, cancel film openings and present somber specials on daytime TV shows that are usually more focused on entertainment. Showtime gave its viewers a special warning Sunday before the season finales of the thriller series “Homeland,” and “Dexter,” a series about a serial killer.

“In light of the tragedy that has occurred in Connecticut, the following program contains images that may be disturbing,” said the disclaimer before both programs.

Another cable network, HBO, postponed airings of the 2012 crime thriller “Contraband” over the weekend. The film with Mark Wahlberg and Kate Beckinsale was replaced by airings of “Crazy, Stupid Love” and the remake of “Arthur,” the network said.

It’s a ritual for entertainment companies in the wake of national tragedies, noted Chris Ender, CBS entertainment spokesman: The network’s series and promos are all looked at carefully with an eye toward whether any of them could be considered insensitivewith the news still fresh in mind.

So to summarize….  The entertainment industry was prompted to make some changes and those changes were a ritual of ‘postponing’ shows that depict disturbing images. I’m sorry…what?

The industry (media and music alike) should be prompted to make ‘feel good’ movies once again – Movies, Shows, Lyrics that message and inspire good not evil. Am I the only one that sees the hypocrisy here? This Sensitive industry is saying We stand by our movies, shows and lyrics, but shall take a week hiatus so we don’t seem insensitive but know we will return. UGGGH.

In the Old Testament of the Bible Proverbs 4 basically says we must 23: Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. 24: Never say anything that isn’t true. Have nothing to do with lies and misleading words. And in Proverbs chapter 21: 2 You may think that everything you do is right, but remember that the Lord judges your motives.

Which brings us to this…

Today’s word of the day: ‘DENIAL’.

America today is a society in denial.

Exhibit A: http://thedifferencesofus.com/2012/12/19/freedom-is-not-to-blame-denial-is/