Popular Culture

10 March 2003


Michael Moore's Anti-Gun Film Wins Best Picture
The Writer's Guild of America handed out its movie awards last week, and the best picture according to that august body is Michael Moore's documentary "Bowling for Columbine," a documentary about America's obsession with guns. Regrettably, the film garnered no nominations for best actor or actress because it was all true. click here.

Obesity Yields Stupidity; Americans Fattest on Earth
A recent study has shown a most unfortunate link between obesity and a lowered intelligence among men. What is particularly sad is the fact that Americans recently won the title of most over-weight nation on the planet. The syllogism that flows from that is hardly a vote of confidence in the world's greatest democracy. Click here to read on.

Morocco Jails Musicians
Morocco is one of the more benevolent and civilized Arab, Muslim nations. So, the fact that is has jailed 14 young men, aged 22-35, for playing heavy metal music, does its reputation immense harm. Perhaps those who jailed them for 1 month to 1 year should be tried for bringing Islam into disrepute. Click here to read more.