Comments on: Idol Headlines for 03/14/09 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm American Idol - I Love This Cheesy Show Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: cjcasciotta http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-205325 cjcasciotta Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:32:32 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-205325 Hey Tess, Baxter, and the rest of you guys, First of all, thanks for voicing your opinions and calling this stuff into question. I think that's extremely important for our culture to do rather than just accept what's spoon-fed to us. Though I thoroughly enjoyed talking to the journalist and thought he wrote a good story, like many articles, the quotes used were only part of a larger conversation we were having over the phone and don't represent my view as well as I had hoped. Let me clarify <strong>1)</strong> I completely agree with Baxter - you don't have to be a Christian to do good and help others. We do that because there's something deep within us as humans that makes us feel alive when we give life to others. You see it everyday. I personally think that it's Christ who instills this in <em>every </em>human's soul, regardless of their religion or background. That's why I follow Christ and his story... of giving everything he had (even his own life) to humanity so that we could live with freedom and fullness. <strong>2)</strong> A lot of people got hung up on the last part of my quote. What I said is that if hypothetically it came down to two singers with equal talent and a voter just couldn't decide, human nature would probably set in and that voter would choose the person they relate to most (whether they be a Christian, a homosexual, from the same state as the contestant, etc). If we were honest, that's kind of the sensationalism behind Idol isn't it? We vote for someone not just because of their ability, but the whole package (how they come off as a person, what they do behind the scenes, their style, their story). HOWEVER, I HOPE Christians aren't out there judging contestants on whether someone is a Christian or not. That's ridiculous. Christians should vote on how talented someone is <em>regardless</em> of their beliefs. At its core, that's what this contest is about. <strong>3)</strong> My main point when being interviewed was that I thought it was awesome that Christians seem to be moving away from "copying culture" and actually starting to help create it. For far too long we've heard Christian bands that sound like less talented versions of mainstream bands. We've made the word "Christian" a genre rather than a person. A few years ago, Christians would have foolishly boycotted a "secular" show like American Idol and probably would have just come up with a safe, alternate version shown only on "Christian television." I think it's a small step in the right direction when Christ followers step out of the church and enter a mainstream contest like American Idol, endeavoring to impress people with their <em>talent</em> rather than their beliefs. Feel free to reply here or go to <a href="http://www.conversantlife.com/cjcasciotta" rel="nofollow">my blog</a>. Hey Tess, Baxter, and the rest of you guys,
First of all, thanks for voicing your opinions and calling this stuff into question. I think that’s extremely important for our culture to do rather than just accept what’s spoon-fed to us.

Though I thoroughly enjoyed talking to the journalist and thought he wrote a good story, like many articles, the quotes used were only part of a larger conversation we were having over the phone and don’t represent my view as well as I had hoped.

Let me clarify
1) I completely agree with Baxter – you don’t have to be a Christian to do good and help others. We do that because there’s something deep within us as humans that makes us feel alive when we give life to others. You see it everyday. I personally think that it’s Christ who instills this in every human’s soul, regardless of their religion or background. That’s why I follow Christ and his story… of giving everything he had (even his own life) to humanity so that we could live with freedom and fullness.

2) A lot of people got hung up on the last part of my quote. What I said is that if hypothetically it came down to two singers with equal talent and a voter just couldn’t decide, human nature would probably set in and that voter would choose the person they relate to most (whether they be a Christian, a homosexual, from the same state as the contestant, etc). If we were honest, that’s kind of the sensationalism behind Idol isn’t it? We vote for someone not just because of their ability, but the whole package (how they come off as a person, what they do behind the scenes, their style, their story). HOWEVER, I HOPE Christians aren’t out there judging contestants on whether someone is a Christian or not. That’s ridiculous. Christians should vote on how talented someone is regardless of their beliefs. At its core, that’s what this contest is about.

3) My main point when being interviewed was that I thought it was awesome that Christians seem to be moving away from “copying culture” and actually starting to help create it. For far too long we’ve heard Christian bands that sound like less talented versions of mainstream bands. We’ve made the word “Christian” a genre rather than a person. A few years ago, Christians would have foolishly boycotted a “secular” show like American Idol and probably would have just come up with a safe, alternate version shown only on “Christian television.” I think it’s a small step in the right direction when Christ followers step out of the church and enter a mainstream contest like American Idol, endeavoring to impress people with their talent rather than their beliefs.

Feel free to reply here or go to my blog.

]]> By: Mishle18 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-204838 Mishle18 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:58:28 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-204838 And, just a word of encouragement or whatever it will be taken as. :) Some people have had bad experiences with christians or people claiming to be christians. The truth is, no matter how much we like it or not, there will always be christians who strive to be good, but at times fail, and there are christians who really don't act like Christians. It's not sounding preachy or anything, but the whole point of the matter is Christians are still human beings, they still make mistakes. Whoever Christian claims to be PERFECT is LYING!! also, if by chance we believed in love but have met several boyfriends or girlfriends who claimed to love us, but did not love us, left us and broke our hearts? Would we stop believing in love? Is our belief in love based on people showing Love or on Love itself? Think about it. There will always be people who misunderstand and misrepresent the concept of love, but it does not stop love from being love. And, just a word of encouragement or whatever it will be taken as. :) Some people have had bad experiences with christians or people claiming to be christians.

The truth is, no matter how much we like it or not, there will always be christians who strive to be good, but at times fail, and there are christians who really don’t act like Christians. It’s not sounding preachy or anything, but the whole point of the matter is Christians are still human beings, they still make mistakes. Whoever Christian claims to be PERFECT is LYING!!

also, if by chance we believed in love but have met several boyfriends or girlfriends who claimed to love us, but did not love us, left us and broke our hearts? Would we stop believing in love? Is our belief in love based on people showing Love or on Love itself? Think about it. There will always be people who misunderstand and misrepresent the concept of love, but it does not stop love from being love.

]]> By: Mishle18 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-204795 Mishle18 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:43:52 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-204795 Layla Mar 14th, 2009 at 11:44 am à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦and why do Christians like Danny want to push their beliefs on others??? They are always talking about spreading the wordà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦what word? I don't really see him pushing his beliefs on other people, as he refers to it as a personal thing. No one can really know what's in his mind. Some people say they believe one thing but their actions don't mirror their words. I believe pushing your beliefs on someone entail saying "you should believe this thing i believe in". Saying this is what i believe is just that, what i believe. No 'you shoulds' added to it. And the word i think you're referring to is the Bible. :) Layla
Mar 14th, 2009 at 11:44 am
à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦and why do Christians like Danny want to push their beliefs on others??? They are always talking about spreading the wordà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦what word?

I don’t really see him pushing his beliefs on other people, as he refers to it as a personal thing. No one can really know what’s in his mind. Some people say they believe one thing but their actions don’t mirror their words.

I believe pushing your beliefs on someone entail saying “you should believe this thing i believe in”. Saying this is what i believe is just that, what i believe. No ‘you shoulds’ added to it. And the word i think you’re referring to is the Bible. :)

]]> By: Mishle18 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-204768 Mishle18 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:36:11 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-204768 My belief is that it is a talent competition, and people are free to vote whoever they want based on any reason (as it is them dialing the phones, lol). However AI is already evolving, as we have seen, the market is full of talented singers but not all of them "buyable". Some people vote for talent, vocal prowess, and some people vote for the person they'd watch in a concert, buy the cd they make, etc. Overall, freedom to choose. Also, i guess, whatever contestants choose to play on their videos is entirely up to them. If family is a big motivation for their singing, if the theater is, or if God is, let them be. It is entirely up to them. It is their video, and the content of that the viewers cannot control. You can control who you wanna vote for though, so i don't see why there's so much hype over this issue. Lastly, I believe people don't need to wear "name tags" for the public to see who they are. How you act towards others portray who you really are, your relationships, principles, and choices define who you are as an individual. :) My belief is that it is a talent competition, and people are free to vote whoever they want based on any reason (as it is them dialing the phones, lol). However AI is already evolving, as we have seen, the market is full of talented singers but not all of them “buyable”. Some people vote for talent, vocal prowess, and some people vote for the person they’d watch in a concert, buy the cd they make, etc. Overall, freedom to choose.

Also, i guess, whatever contestants choose to play on their videos is entirely up to them. If family is a big motivation for their singing, if the theater is, or if God is, let them be. It is entirely up to them. It is their video, and the content of that the viewers cannot control. You can control who you wanna vote for though, so i don’t see why there’s so much hype over this issue.

Lastly, I believe people don’t need to wear “name tags” for the public to see who they are. How you act towards others portray who you really are, your relationships, principles, and choices define who you are as an individual. :)

]]> By: Joanne Brokaw http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-204103 Joanne Brokaw Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:16:06 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-204103 Grammie Kari - thanks! Gil and I actually talked for quite a while and obviously only a small portion could be used in the article. One thing he didn't have room for was WHY I thought there might be so many Christians on the show this season. I did a post yesterday if you're interested: http://blog.beliefnet.com/gospelsoundcheck/2009/03/4-reasons-why-there-are-so-man.html I think if a overtly Christian element brings in viewers, you may find more of that on shows like this, or at least more contestants with overtly Christian stories. It's all about $$. All the best, Joanne Grammie Kari – thanks! Gil and I actually talked for quite a while and obviously only a small portion could be used in the article. One thing he didn’t have room for was WHY I thought there might be so many Christians on the show this season. I did a post yesterday if you’re interested:
http://blog.beliefnet.com/gospelsoundcheck/2009/03/4-reasons-why-there-are-so-man.html

I think if a overtly Christian element brings in viewers, you may find more of that on shows like this, or at least more contestants with overtly Christian stories. It’s all about $$.

All the best,
Joanne

]]> By: brextra http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-204091 brextra Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:43:34 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-204091 <blockquote> But while it was interesting to see the Idols last season sing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Shout To The Lord,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think it was really fair to those who arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Christians. </blockquote> <blockquote>Thank you!! I totally felt the same way.</blockquote> Me too. That was one of the most awkward and miserable things I've ever sat through. It was one of those "peek through my fingers at the horror on screen" moments. I'm a Christian, but who on earth wants to watch a bunch of people who don't believe in it sing it? Awkward, awkward, awkward. And the fact that they had to sing it more than once? If I'd been a contestant, I think that would have been my last day on the show, to tell you the truth. I think I would have quit right then and there.

But while it was interesting to see the Idols last season sing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Shout To The Lord,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think it was really fair to those who arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Christians.

Thank you!! I totally felt the same way.

Me too. That was one of the most awkward and miserable things I’ve ever sat through. It was one of those “peek through my fingers at the horror on screen” moments. I’m a Christian, but who on earth wants to watch a bunch of people who don’t believe in it sing it? Awkward, awkward, awkward. And the fact that they had to sing it more than once? If I’d been a contestant, I think that would have been my last day on the show, to tell you the truth. I think I would have quit right then and there.

]]> By: Grammie Kari http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-204086 Grammie Kari Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:53:39 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-204086 Oh my, that didn't quite come out as I expected! LOL. Oh my, that didn’t quite come out as I expected! LOL.

]]> By: Grammie Kari http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-204085 Grammie Kari Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:52:27 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-204085 <blockquote>comment about knowing someone is a Christian by how they look or act just doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t always hold tru. I have a friend who is a minister (Bron Again Christian) and one that is Jewish. They both act and look the sameà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦kind, loving people. This may not be a popular opinion, but Danny gives off different vibes than Kris or Michael. Ummmà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s see, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t find Michael to be a sweet person. I admit he can sing</blockquote> I tried to delete this post. I was distracted and it came out all wrong. I don't find Danny to be a sweet person. (Sorry to Michael fans.) That is just my opinion. It is good to see your reply, Joanne. This has definitely been a hot topic and your response is appreciated. I don't agree with all you said in the article, but at least you come across as more human.

comment about knowing someone is a Christian by how they look or act just doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t always hold tru. I have a friend who is a minister (Bron Again Christian) and one that is Jewish. They both act and look the sameà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦kind, loving people.

This may not be a popular opinion, but Danny gives off different vibes than Kris or Michael. Ummmà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s see, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t find Michael to be a sweet person. I admit he can sing

I tried to delete this post. I was distracted and it came out all wrong. I don’t find Danny to be a sweet person. (Sorry to Michael fans.) That is just my opinion.

It is good to see your reply, Joanne. This has definitely been a hot topic and your response is appreciated. I don’t agree with all you said in the article, but at least you come across as more human.

]]> By: oceana http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-204034 oceana Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:11:33 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-204034 <blockquote>But while it was interesting to see the Idols last season sing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Shout To The Lord,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think it was really fair to those who arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Christians. </blockquote> Thank you!! I totally felt the same way.

But while it was interesting to see the Idols last season sing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Shout To The Lord,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think it was really fair to those who arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Christians.

Thank you!! I totally felt the same way.

]]> By: judy http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-204030 judy Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:05:38 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-204030 Joanne - a faith based energy drink??? that's funny. take care. Joanne – a faith based energy drink??? that’s funny.

take care.

]]> By: Joanne Brokaw http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-203967 Joanne Brokaw Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:13:07 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-203967 Judy, you made this point: "...Danny was a Christian just by looking at him. I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t quite get that. Does he glow?" and it made me laugh. I knew Danny was a Christian because they said he was a church music teacher; I have no idea why I wrote that I knew from looking at him, LOL. I guess he does glow - I mean, he's pretty joyful. But you're right, what I said was weird. And I agree with your other comment about not wanting church on your tv show. I'm happy these contestants are there because they're talented, not because they're Christians. Sure, I'm glad to see them do well, but trust me, if I was just voting for the ones who used the name of Jesus or listed Bible verses on their MySpace, I'd have to vote for Tatiana - and that was most definitely NOT happening! Another reporter asked me if I thought Idol should do a night of Christian music and I told him absolutely not. It wouldn't be fair to the contestants or the viewers. Idol isn't a religious show. If a contestant wants to sing a Christian song - David Cook doing a Switchfoot tune, for example - he should be able to. But while it was interesting to see the Idols last season sing "Shout To The Lord," I don't think it was really fair to those who aren't Christians. Joanne Judy, you made this point: “…Danny was a Christian just by looking at him. I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t quite get that. Does he glow?” and it made me laugh. I knew Danny was a Christian because they said he was a church music teacher; I have no idea why I wrote that I knew from looking at him, LOL. I guess he does glow – I mean, he’s pretty joyful. But you’re right, what I said was weird.

And I agree with your other comment about not wanting church on your tv show. I’m happy these contestants are there because they’re talented, not because they’re Christians. Sure, I’m glad to see them do well, but trust me, if I was just voting for the ones who used the name of Jesus or listed Bible verses on their MySpace, I’d have to vote for Tatiana – and that was most definitely NOT happening!

Another reporter asked me if I thought Idol should do a night of Christian music and I told him absolutely not. It wouldn’t be fair to the contestants or the viewers. Idol isn’t a religious show. If a contestant wants to sing a Christian song – David Cook doing a Switchfoot tune, for example – he should be able to. But while it was interesting to see the Idols last season sing “Shout To The Lord,” I don’t think it was really fair to those who aren’t Christians.

Joanne

]]> By: flynnsgirl http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-203946 flynnsgirl Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:35:52 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-203946 Just wanted to add, I thought that this was a really interesting conversation. It was fun to "get into it" and read everyone's opinions. Thank you Joanne for stopping by and letting us know your thoughts. Who woulda thought we could have this discussion on an AI blog! MJ for the win! ;-) Just wanted to add, I thought that this was a really interesting conversation. It was fun to “get into it” and read everyone’s opinions.
Thank you Joanne for stopping by and letting us know your thoughts.
Who woulda thought we could have this discussion on an AI blog!
MJ for the win! ;-)

]]> By: Joanne Brokaw http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-203791 Joanne Brokaw Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:33:34 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-203791 Hi, all! I wanted to just drop in quick to say that I really appreciate all of the discussion you're having about that MTV article and the whole issue of Christianity on the show and in general. I totally understand why some of you are offended and apologize if those comments in the article came across as judgmental. They certainly weren't intended to offend, and in a longer discussion I think you'd see that some of the assumptions about me based on those few sentences aren't necessarily true. Anyway, yes, I cover Christian music for Beliefnet, so my job, in addition to covering typical CCM stuff, is to find hot mainstream stories and see how they relate to Christian music. Early on this season on Idol, I noticed a TON of worship leaders on the show, so I started following those contestants. When we got to the top 13, other people noticed that there seemed to be a lot of Christian contestants. (The Associated Press is doing a story this week, in addition to the MTV story.) I was in NO way advocating that Christians should vote for the Christian contestants. That's stupid. But I did explain to the reporter that I'm sure that happens. If there's one thing I understand, it's the Christian consumer, and if you read my blog, you'll find that I am a frequent critic of the commercialization of the church. (I mean, someone actually came out with a faith-based energy drink. I want to barf when I see that kind of stuff.) Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I have been trying to read as many of the comments as I can, and I appreciate both the negative (and few positive, LOL) thoughts. I'm not surprised; I have non-Christians who hate me, and Christians who pray for me because they think I'm not a Christian. I actually get feedback from Christian readers who say I shouldn't even be watching American Idol, LOL. So I'm sure that that article upset people on both sides of the "faith fence." If I can answer any questions, please don't hesitate to head over to my blog and leave a comment on this post: http://blog.beliefnet.com/gospelsoundcheck/2009/03/mtv-features-gospel-soundcheck.html Thanks for taking time to read Gil's article at MTV and for having a thoughtful and honest discussion about faith! All the best, Joanne Hi, all! I wanted to just drop in quick to say that I really appreciate all of the discussion you’re having about that MTV article and the whole issue of Christianity on the show and in general.

I totally understand why some of you are offended and apologize if those comments in the article came across as judgmental. They certainly weren’t intended to offend, and in a longer discussion I think you’d see that some of the assumptions about me based on those few sentences aren’t necessarily true.

Anyway, yes, I cover Christian music for Beliefnet, so my job, in addition to covering typical CCM stuff, is to find hot mainstream stories and see how they relate to Christian music. Early on this season on Idol, I noticed a TON of worship leaders on the show, so I started following those contestants. When we got to the top 13, other people noticed that there seemed to be a lot of Christian contestants. (The Associated Press is doing a story this week, in addition to the MTV story.)

I was in NO way advocating that Christians should vote for the Christian contestants. That’s stupid. But I did explain to the reporter that I’m sure that happens. If there’s one thing I understand, it’s the Christian consumer, and if you read my blog, you’ll find that I am a frequent critic of the commercialization of the church. (I mean, someone actually came out with a faith-based energy drink. I want to barf when I see that kind of stuff.)

Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I have been trying to read as many of the comments as I can, and I appreciate both the negative (and few positive, LOL) thoughts. I’m not surprised; I have non-Christians who hate me, and Christians who pray for me because they think I’m not a Christian. I actually get feedback from Christian readers who say I shouldn’t even be watching American Idol, LOL. So I’m sure that that article upset people on both sides of the “faith fence.”

If I can answer any questions, please don’t hesitate to head over to my blog and leave a comment on this post:
http://blog.beliefnet.com/gospelsoundcheck/2009/03/mtv-features-gospel-soundcheck.html

Thanks for taking time to read Gil’s article at MTV and for having a thoughtful and honest discussion about faith!

All the best,
Joanne

]]> By: Grammie Kari http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-203783 Grammie Kari Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:45:55 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-203783 The comment about knowing someone is a Christian by how they look or act just doesn't always hold tru. I have a friend who is a minister (Bron Again Christian) and one that is Jeish. They both act and look the same...kind, loving people. This may not be a popular opinion, but Danny gives off different vibes than Kris or Michael. Ummm...let's see, I don't find Michael to be a sweet person. I admit he can sing. The comment about knowing someone is a Christian by how they look or act just doesn’t always hold tru. I have a friend who is a minister (Bron Again Christian) and one that is Jeish. They both act and look the same…kind, loving people.

This may not be a popular opinion, but Danny gives off different vibes than Kris or Michael. Ummm…let’s see, I don’t find Michael to be a sweet person. I admit he can sing.

]]> By: weareallinnocent http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm/comment-page-6/#comment-203676 weareallinnocent Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:36:51 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-031409.htm#comment-203676 ^^I appreciate that, noctem, and I appreciate you offering the alternative view. Offering that view as your own, though, suggested something more, at least to me. That is, it's as if you were saying that, because you weren't offended when you read the article, then anyone who was offended must have come to the table with preconceived ideas. Problem is, the only way that logic holds is if You are the model of objectivity. :-) None among us is. At least we can agree on that, eh? ^^I appreciate that, noctem, and I appreciate you offering the alternative view. Offering that view as your own, though, suggested something more, at least to me. That is, it’s as if you were saying that, because you weren’t offended when you read the article, then anyone who was offended must have come to the table with preconceived ideas. Problem is, the only way that logic holds is if You are the model of objectivity. :-) None among us is. At least we can agree on that, eh?

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