LeVar Burton: 'It was time' to remake 'Roots'(Uh, no.)

cnsnews.com ^ | 4/6/2016 | THOMAS ADAMSON

[LaRueLaDue]

I have no problem with Hollyweird remaking it. It just needs to be repeatedly pointed out (disclaimers coming out of each commercial break) that the story is fictional; that the original novel was a plagiarized piece of fantasy and was not a true historical novel.

Do we need any more proof that there are no new ideas in Hollyweird?

[hattend]

Ok, slavery was bad, I get it.

Apparently, you don't. Hence the need to beat you over the head with it yet again.

[glennaro]

You’ve given the producers a brilliant idea for the modern remake: A musical in which — of course! — everybody’s “gay” (but still oppressed, naturally!)

[rockrr]

Best way to get a liberal to get whiplash is to mention after they whine about 3/5 that the Northern ABOLITIONISTS wanted slaves to count as ZERO PEOPLE in the constitution.

Of course there were those who didn't want them to be counted - why should they be if they weren't to be allowed representation?

And don't forget that the 3/5ths compromise was originated when the south wanted slaves to count as ZERO PEOPLE for the purpose of apportionment of taxes.

[driftless2]

Do we need any more proof that there are no new ideas in Hollyweird?

It is estimated that Arab slavers kidnapped over one million Europeans and took them back to Africa or the Middle East. I'm waiting for that movie to be made. Should I hold my breath?

[dfwgator]

You’ve given the producers a brilliant idea for the modern remake: A musical in which — of course! — everybody’s “gay” (but still oppressed, naturally!)

No matter what you do on the stage
Keep it light, keep it bright, keep it gay!
Whether it's murder, mayhem or rage
Don't complain, it's a pain
Keep it gay!