1. We continued our viewing of the documentary and I was quite pleased as there seems to be a genuine interest in this video. We paused at different times to reflect on some of the techniques Moore uses in the film, such as an ironic contrast in the type of music playing compared to the graphic pictures shown. We also discussed the need of a society to find something to blame (scapegoats) after tragic accidents. This was compared to Hitler using the unrest in Germany and then pointing their attentions to the Jews and Communists to blame them as the cause of their troubles.

      The dog who shot his master.

How interesting to hear Marilyn Manson talk about the fear people
have towards he and his music. He is often blamed for the violent acts young people commit. He seemed to speak in a very articulate manner, though, and made the good point that there are other things that could equally be blamed for the violence, but he is an easy target.