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Perpetual escapism
Coach is Right ^ | 6/10/13 | Michael D. Shaw

Posted on 06/10/2013 9:17:08 AM PDT by Oldpuppymax

One definition of “pornography” deems it—The depiction or portrayal of acts in a sensational manner so as to arouse (as by lurid details) a quick intense emotional reaction.

With but a moment’s thought, you can see that this will apply to many sorts of things besides sex. In fact, it is quite possible to develop an unhealthy voyeuristic/vicarious interest is such things as movies, sports, and current events (to name just three). Let’s consider each of these briefly:

While one may like a particular movie or admire the talents of a particular star, it is quite another matter to watch the Oscars every year with what could only be described as a “rooting interest.” Why should a typical viewer care who wins the awards? Does he have a...

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TOPICS: Government; Miscellaneous; Politics; Society
KEYWORDS: escapism; obamacare; pornography

1 posted on 06/10/2013 9:17:08 AM PDT by Oldpuppymax
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