Sally Mann great photographer or glorified child pornographer?

[HeatherClemons]

Sorry.. can't agree with this... someone has to enlighten the "heathen"!

Let me rephrase - feel free to argue. If you're passionate about your opinions that's awesome - just don't be petty and divert into name-calling. THAT'S just tiring.

Better?

 

[jwbryson1]

There's nothing wrong with being European.

I completely agree, and you won't find any place in my comment where I suggested otherwise despite how some would like to spin my comments. My point was simple--that European countries tend to be more liberal in their beliefs than the US. Case in point, you won't find legalized prostitution or "smoking bars" in the US. This is an example of our congress legislating morality.[/QUOTE]

It's very interesting and completely hypocritical of the members of this forum who cast judgment on me when I raise a very honest, simple question about a woman versus man photographer taking these images, and yet they berate me and tell me not to be judgmental of them. Look in the mirror folks. If you look at my comment, I asked a simple question -- ASKED A QUESTION. I didn't offer my opinions on this issue. I didn't tell others what to think. I didn't suggest what the "right" answer was. I just put the issue out there for discussion and I'm told to get my head on straight? Really? So, just by asking the question, you know what my personal beliefs and value systems are? I find that amazing.

 

[jwbryson1]

Sorry.. can't agree with this... someone has to enlighten the "heathen"!

Let me rephrase - feel free to argue. If you're passionate about your opinions that's awesome - just don't be petty and divert into name-calling. THAT'S just tiring.

Better?

That's the typical response from the liberal left.

 

[cgipson1]

you won't find legalized prostitution or "smoking bars" in the US. This is an example of our congress legislating morality.

I think the "smoking ban" is based more on health reasons.. not morality! And legalized prostitution??? Hmmm.. that is more of a moral issue.. and it does bother me that laws are passed based on "someone else's" religous views.... rather than on common sense and truth!

Just as it bothers me when somebody passes judgement on another person because they have a different "lifestyle" or some such nonsense! Countries that lack the prudishness and narrow minded morality that is prevalent in this country usually are healthier mentally.. far less crime.. and far less sex crimes.

 

[jwbryson1]

I think the "smoking ban" is based more on health reasons.. not morality!

You may be right, Charlie. Congress passes laws all the time based on their personal code of conduct and for other reasons such as health concerns. I'm just saying that morality is legislated all the time. I haven't done the research, but I would suspect that in certain communities these images may be considered illegal by statute which is based on the legislators' personal moral code.

And legalized prostitution??? Hmmm.. that is more of a moral issue.. and it does bother me that laws are passed based on "someone else's" religous views.... rather than on common sense and truth!

Again, I don't disagree. I don't think we should be arguing about it on an internet forum however. I respect everybody's opinions and I appreciate when my opinions are respected too. When I am attacked personally, however, I come out fighting. That's just who I am and how I've been trained.

Peace! :thumbup:

 

[cgipson1]

I think the "smoking ban" is based more on health reasons.. not morality!

You may be right, Charlie. Congress passes laws all the time based on their personal code of conduct and for other reasons such as health concerns. I'm just saying that morality is legislated all the time. I haven't done the research, but I would suspect that in certain communities these images may be considered illegal by statute which is based on the legislators' personal moral code.

And legalized prostitution??? Hmmm.. that is more of a moral issue.. and it does bother me that laws are passed based on "someone else's" religous views.... rather than on common sense and truth!

Again, I don't disagree. I don't think we should be arguing about it on an internet forum however. I respect everybody's opinions and I appreciate when my opinions are respected too. When I am attacked personally, however, I come out fighting. That's just who I am and how I've been trained.

Peace! :thumbup:

Same here, bro! Peace!

 

[MTVision]

I completely agree, and you won't find any place in my comment where I suggested otherwise despite how some would like to spin my comments. My point was simple--that European countries tend to be more liberal in their beliefs than the US. Case in point, you won't find legalized prostitution or "smoking bars" in the US. This is an example of our congress legislating morality.

It's very interesting and completely hypocritical of the members of this forum who cast judgment on me when I raise a very honest, simple question about a woman versus man photographer taking these images, and yet they berate me and tell me not to be judgmental of them. Look in the mirror folks. If you look at my comment, I asked a simple question -- ASKED A QUESTION. I didn't offer my opinions on this issue. I didn't tell others what to think. I didn't suggest what the "right" answer was. I just put the issue out there for discussion and I'm told to get my head on straight? Really? So, just by asking the question, you know what my personal beliefs and value systems are? I find that amazing.[/QUOTE]

Actually you will find legal prostitution in the US. What about the Bunny Ranch in Nevada (think its Nevada)?

 

[jake337]

As Joe Rogan says in "The Union", LET'S NERF THE WORLD!


So sad. So sad.


Looks like some beautifull photography to me.........