John Dillinger

[rain_gryphon]

So, we're having a John Dillinger Festival this weekend. I can certainly accept that the man is of historic interest. Were there to be a learned symposium, or even just a special exhibit at the Old County Jail (now a museum) I'd have no complaint. Holding a festival in his honour, though (because however we spin it, that's exactly what it is) seems to be in poor taste at the very least. The man was a murderer, and a bank robber, amongst his other crimes. I realize that the town is driven by a desire to make money rather than to lionize villains, per se. Somehow, that just makes it a bit sleazier.

Comments

Mad World

[frith]

Oh murder is fine! Especially if guns are involved. The more bullets the better. Let there be movies, songs, parades! Now if Dillinger had been a prostitute, walking the streets for money, getting rich off of all the bored housewives for miles around, would there be a parade? A festival? A rooster coop? Would you take your kids?

Re: Mad World

[rain_gryphon]

Yeah, most of the time I love living here, but sometimes in the quieter moments, it weirds me out. To restore my faith in my fellow man, Republican Gun Bingo Night is coming up, although $100 to play seems a bit steep.