In and amongst the tremendous range of ideologies, religions, and political views in America, Barry Lynn stands to examine where the future of America may be headed. Culture Shocks takes a daily look at the values of those who Lynn feels are trying to undermine America's personal liberties. Being an ordained minister, constitutional lawyer, and civil libertarian, Lynn has the experience to take on his conservative opponents. If you want to open up your view of today's America, tune into Culture Shocks with Barry Lynn. [copy from site]
"... Mobile phones have helped to make a crass and vulgar society even more crass and more vulgar. Portability makes it possible for anyone to take a private conversation public and that's never a good idea. In its way, some moron babbling into a mobile phone is as obtrusive and obnoxious as the idiot who plays his boombox at full throttle in the park.
Look, the world is not your personal playground. Do not share with us your musical tastes; do not share with us your latest wheelings and dealings. In public places, you have an obligation to hold up your end of the implied social contract by not imposing yourself on those around you. This is crucial to a civilized society and just because technology allows you to act like a braying ass in public doesn't mean you should do it. Quite the contrary, in fact. You need to be more aware of your surroundings than ever..."
by the way Netflix has POPaganda: The Art & Crimes of Ron English (2004) in the documentaries section available for instant viewing with their "Watch Now" feature for members.
What an amazing story. A penetrating look into the activities of 60s and 70s peacenik, John Lennon and the multi-faceted anti-war movement that sang his song - " .. Give Peace A Chance."
When asked of John Lennon if he bore any grudges against those who abused government power to persecute him, he responded, "Time wounds all heels." True enough as not long after U.S. President Richard Nixon got a dose of "Instant Karma" and was forced to resign in disgrace.
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