[HPFGU-Movie] Right Wing Reviews

[John Walton]

Barb wrote:

> We're all familiar with right-wing reactionaries decrying Harry
> Potter for "seducing" young people to explore the occult.

::attempts to refrain from vomiting:: Folks, don't read these reviews soon
after having lunch. Trust me.

What a bunch of bigots. I particularly like the way that Knight has
indoctrinated his daughter to say "The idea of witchcraft could affect many
people's minds. It looks innocent and cute in Harry Potter, but in reality,
it¹s really wicked." The *true* wickedness is that he's closed this poor
girl's mind to anything that doesn't come from his particular brand of
pulpit.

Welcome to America's 100% Grade A Fancy version of the Taliban, folks.

I was, however, remarkably pleased that the Focus on the Family site did
take the time to find positive aspects of the movie, as well as quoting Wren
Walker without making her sound like a Child-Baking,
Gingerbread-House-Living-In Monster. A far cry from their religion-based
trashing of the books.

--John

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It's only the way my accompanists play that make it appear I'm in key!
Stone tone deaf, can't tell a key from a clef!
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John Walton -- john at walton.vu
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