My attempt as an Art Critic

I wrote up a post to Newsbusters regarding the "Unauthorized Abortion of W" sculpture presented during this weekend's episode of Showtime Network's The L Word.  Most of the contributors to the site expressed the vitriol one expects from such a deplorable display.  I attempted to develop a comparative criticism that the art world, and producers of the show, may want to consider:

In junior high, I made my sole trip to New York City, taking part along the way in an obligatory visit to the UN.  Amongst their sculptures on the grounds is the famous one that shows a revolver with the barrel tied in a knot.  You can argue about the intentions of the artists if you want, and you may even disagree with the political insinuation, but the piece itself is not objectionable and presents a point of view in a manner that encourages responsible debate and progression of human nature.

Compare that to the abortion sculpture.  It makes me think of the stories regarding how Nazi propaganda, whatever form they used, was so powerful in hate that it caused women to orgasm.  No thought comes from this type of art.  The only rational response is rage, whether you are for or against.  It is akin, in some degree (not equating), to the emotions experienced amongst witnesses to a lynching.  There are people who watch in a state of catatonic jubilation, while others are equally terrified and angry.

The simplest recourse is to terminate your services with Showtime.  I don't subscribe to them anyway because their programming overall is pitiful.  You could take it a step further and go after their parent, CBS.  Remember, the Super Bowl is on CBS this year.  If a boycott was sufficient enough, it would be devastating to their network.  That is not likely, of course.  Wish it could be like Super Bowl I when 2 networks carried it.

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