symbolic incoherence
So by now we’ve probably all seen the photos of the Terri Schiavo protesters with tape over their mouths:
I’m not going to get into the utter tragedy that is this case. I just want to register my confusion and disappointment at this protest imagery.
What is this image supposed to mean?
- I am censored by LIFE?
- LIFE is the duct-tape of oppression?
- Free Terri from LIFE?
Now, if these protesters wore a T-shirt that said LIFE, and then covered their mouths with duct tape on which was scrawled, JUDICIAL TYRANNY, or CULTURE OF DEATH, well, I might disagree but at least it would make sense.
See, this peace protester is using the image correctly:
I thought these pro-life types were pretty experienced and savvy protesters, but apparently they need an aesthetic advisor.
Okay, enough snark for the day.
April 6th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
It looks like you might need some explanation about this life tape bussiness. As you have questioned, “what are they trying to say?” This “protest” totally asks for a explanation. You got it right, actually. They are Pro life people. the 44 million babies that have been aborted since the 70’s do not have a mouth to speak for themselves. So it makes sence that God gave them a vision to do this sort of thing. I think it is completely contrary to what people think of protesters because they are usually loud and mean. These people are solum, and respectful, and quiet. They are praying. (incase you didnt know) Petitioning the supreme authority (God) about ending abortion.
I hope this explains things a bit better.