The article appearing in the Sunday edition, July 6, 2008, "Tacoma News Tribune" COMMENTARY (B7) page by Guest Columnist Maggie McGuire missed the point of the movie, "JUNO," completely. The points brought out by Maggie were excellent but the problem with all of the analysis is that it paralyzed her objectivity. The entire premise of the movie is totally fictitious and as such is purely 'entertainment.'
As far as her concerns over the messages that teenage girls will get, this one movie will doubtless have very little impact on the decisions that many young teenage girls make about their sexual behavior and the consequences. In fact, considering the more powerful appeal of messages and content from music videos, the Internet, and peer pressure, "Juno" would likely be ranked as juvenile by comparison.
Ms McGuire's concerns are certainly appreciated and respected, but one must not mistake confusing a fictional character for the 'real' thing; like the former Republican Senator Dan Quayle did regarding the character of "Murphy Brown," played by actress Candace Bergen.
Robert Randle
776 Commerce St. #B-11
Tacoma, WA 98402
July 6, 2008
pbks@hotmail.com
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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