Memories
Bill Maher is in trouble. Again, or now, I don't know. I think he has been in trouble before over things he has said. But, here's the thing: We come to know and appreciate people for their outlandish viewpoints and even celebrate them for it. Except: When that viewpoint opposes what we think or want to hear. Then, it's offensive all of a sudden, and they are punished by the very people that accepted them for being outlandish. In fact, you can only be outlandish to the point that it offends some people. After that, you're on your own. It's a strange place. Ask Kathy Griffin. "This is America. We have the freedom of speech in America. And, you'd better say what you're supposed to say." - Tom Smothers, 1967 This week is the 50th anniversary of the release of The Beatles' "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album. While I appreciate the occasion, it is yet another even-numbered anniversary that someh...