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Re: Why?

Posted by Jim Penhale on Wed Sep 18, 2002 10:33:39 AM

In reply top Why? posted by bc on Wed Sep 18, 2002 06:33:21 AM

: Why does the noseart have to be "The dragon and his tail"?
: There are many authentic nose art choices that don't inv
: olve (lets face it, a nude or nearly totally nude person i
: s) a form of pornography? Going further, why such a viole
: nt act as the image of a dragon clutching a women? We see
: in the news everyday of violent acts being committed and
: its known that people's addiction to pornographic images i
: s rampant more than ever today. Ask any psychologist that
: 's been involved in the study of the affects of violent of
: pornographic images and see what he/she has to say. Our
: problems start small but very few have the will to not le
: t them progress a little more each generation. Just ask,
: why? Are we any worse off with another image less violent
: or more modest? I think overall, we'd be better off.
:

The main reason, I believe, that this scheme was chosen in the first place was that it is very colourful. It stretches almost the full length of the aircraft and is very eye catching. And, it's very historically accurate for this type of aircraft.

It's a shame that machines like this, used to fight for freedoms and civil liberties, now are being hounded by right wingers who feel that they are inappropriate. It strikes me personally as somewhat ironic that these machines, flown by brave young men fighting for YOUR right of freedom and self expression, are now condemned by those like you perverting those rights for their own narrow, self centered interests.

Perhaps you'd be happier in some place like Iran, where women are covered head to toe and religion is the bse of every law and act. I guess freedom of speech or expression is OK, as long as it's in agreement with what YOU think.

Just my thoughts,
Jim

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