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Deadly Business
The Alliance for Justice ^ | Glen Pearcy

Posted on 11/07/2001 8:36:44 AM PST by Logophile

On October 1, 2001, Deadly Business by Glen Pearcy, will be shown at events all over the country. Deadly Business takes new look at the issue of gun violence by turning the spotlighton the gun industry and highlighting its role in the epidemic of gun violence in America. The film explores the marketing practices of firearm manufacturers, the role of the gun lobby, the lack of safer product designs and more. Deadly Business also takes a revealing look at the parallels between the gun and tobacco industry's efforts to ensure their businesses remain unregulated. The film features Senator Richard Durbin, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, Common Cause President Scott Harshbarger and more.


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Have you seen Deadly Business? Can you provide a capsule review? (This film is scheduled to be shown next week at the university where I teach.)
1 posted on 11/07/2001 8:36:44 AM PST by Logophile
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To: Logophile
More hogwash produced by the intellectual fellow travelers of the now-discredited academic fraud Michael Bellesisles.
2 posted on 11/07/2001 9:12:59 AM PST by white trash redneck
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To: white trash redneck
More hogwash produced by the intellectual fellow travelers of the now-discredited academic fraud Michael Bellesisles.

I guessed as much, considering the source.

Have you seen the film? If so, how effective would you judge it to be? Is it likely to sway anyone?

3 posted on 11/07/2001 9:17:01 AM PST by Logophile
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To: Logophile
I was just making a general editorial comment. I haven't seen the film. But I second your questions about the film - enquiring minds want to know.
4 posted on 11/07/2001 9:25:48 AM PST by white trash redneck
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To: Logophile
Deadly Business: Cleaning DONS JONS alias protal potties
5 posted on 11/07/2001 2:56:01 PM PST by exmoor
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