Posted by Dana S. on November 04, 1999 at 14:02:03:
In Reply to: AGGGHHHHH! AGGHHHHH! I Agree With Mr. Bill!!! posted by Doc M on November 04, 1999 at 11:36:18:
: Who says there's no alternate universe?? LOL! You are
: absolutely right, Gnomie -- as hokey as as "non-PC"
: as most of these shows and movies were, they had strong
: plots, compelling characters, and some sense of real
: history behind them -- and obviously influenced us all
: so strongly that we responded to the same qualities in
: LOTM some 40 years later! When I look at the utter trash
: foisted upon children today I shudder. It's a crime,
: and we will all pay for it eventually. And that's my
: sermon for today. Harrumphhh! Harrrumphh!
: Doc M
: And how very clever of you to notice that whip connection,
: Mr. Bill, you sly puss!
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I agree with you and Bill, Doc M! Why would I let my two younger sons watch LOTM? Compared to most PG-13 movies LOTM is quite tame. My husband and I are always diving for the remote while watching something we thought was "safe" with the kids. It's so frustrating!!
Dana S.