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--- In logic-ot@y..., marc lindahl <marc@b...> wrote:
> 
> 
> >> The problem I have with the artist I mentioned is that his art 
does
> >> nothing to bring mankind to a greater awareness, or 
awakening, or
> >> uplifting. Art should do that. Originally, IMHO, that was how 
Art
> >> started. To inspire, instill awe...
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art surely also exists to irritate, confound, cause seemingly 
sensible people to become judgemental, and yes, cause people  
like me to bother responding to an otherwise irrelevance....
id never buy one of his records, but i think he does a sterling job 
of bringing people to their sense, ie, with any luck causing 
us/them to examine our prejudicial mindsets....in short, if you 
detest/dislike someone like eminem then you're probably not fit 
for and entry in my address book :)

andy