Steve Gets A Life

Blaming Zodo's

Watched Bowling for Columbine tonight.

Wow. Tobin wrote about the "culture of fear" mentioned in that movie before, but i didnt realize how well it was really presented. The whole comparison of the US and other countries, trying to determine what exactly caused the rediculous nature of gun violence in the US was really thought-provoking. I never knew the numbers before, which really do help. The ratio of guns to people in Canada and USA (similar) compared to the amount of gun violence is stunning.

The bit with Marilyn Manson was really good. as much as i dont really dig his image (or his music i guess, not horrible, but not my thing), every time i hear him speak about something serious, i respect him more and more. he's a smart guy and knows what he's doing. The cycle of fear and consumption is so well presented, from home security systems (vs unlocked canadian front doors), y2k preparedness, and especially guns.
The finale with Heston made the movie. Watching "Moses himself" stumble over his words when confronted directly was fantastic. The bit with the Columbine victims and KMart stopping bullet sales was awesome as well. Awesome as in "instilling awe." I was amazed that they actually made that change. I know the media presence was the only reason, but who cares, it still worked. I just hope it remained in effect. There's a KMart commercial on right now: "right here, right now."

There was so much in that movie, i hate that i can't remember all of it. Im gonna have to watch it again, maybe buy it. ya, probably.
shit, maybe ill even get a book or two of moore's.