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Sunday, November 30, 2008
England Has a "Happiness Tsar"?
Posted by: Carol Platt Liebau at 3:18 PM
A prominent Catholic cleric in England has accused Disney of "corrupting" children by promoting materialism.

Frankly, his argument is silly.  At least Disney classics feature the concept of the conflict between good and evil -- a refreshing change in a culture that, too often, embraces the concepts of moral relativism.  Of all the potential sources of corruption for children existing today, Disney hardly seems to be at the head of the pack.

But the most arresting part of the linked piece is a reference to Lord Layard, described as Britain's "happiness Tsar."  England has a "happiness Tsar"?

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foxmustang writes: Sunday, November, 30, 2008 11:38 PM
The "old" Disney......
played Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck cartoons......
and built Disneyland and Disneyworld as family enjoyment venues.......
However.......that Catholic cleric is partially correct about Disney "corrupting" children.....
not from materialism though........
The "new" Disney has "gay days" at their theme parks and "gay cruises" on their ships.......

"ooooohhhh.......that rollercoaster looks soooo scary!!!"..........
Disgusting!!.....

(can you imagine the uproar over "straight days" or "straight cruises"????)....
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Klemkadiddle writes: Monday, December, 01, 2008 8:49 AM
WHAT IS CATHOLICISM, FATHER?
Do you suppose the good "Father" knows the difference between the church mouse and the Holy Ghost?
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Bennett writes: Monday, December, 01, 2008 12:32 PM
Agreed
That guy's article is so illogical it's funny.
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Keith writes: Monday, December, 01, 2008 3:12 PM
Beats
the heck out of our Messiah...:-)
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