Heart and Soul vs. Fahrenheit
by Kerry L Marsala

Michael Moore and his leftist followers are reported to be smoldering over the new Disney film, America's Heart and Soul, because it was released at approximately the same time as Fahrenheit 9/11. Conspiracy theories are ablaze that Disney is in cahoots with conservatives. Moore, after the screening in Sacramento, had to run or should I say waddle, to his computer and post on his website the accusation that Disney is, "joining forces with the right-wing kooks who have come together to attempt to censor 'Fahrenheit 9/11."

Certainly there must be an underlying agenda, the leftist worldview assumes. Why would Disney prior to public release show the film to the Sierra Club and the far right group called the Future Farmers of America? We all know the entertainment industry never promotes anything through likeminded niches (Moore-Cannes Festival, correlation?). Are you only allowed to promote your art and test the marketing waters if you’re a far-left social elitist? It seems like if you are Michael Moore, you have to belong to the loony left; otherwise you're trying to censor. Is Moore worried that the movie, America's Heart and Soul, might make people feel good about themselves and their country?

Why would film director, Louis Schwartzberg, focus his camera lens across America for the last ten years, and talk with farmers, bike messengers, former Olympian boxers, cowpokes, stunt pilots, and the like? W as it all to censor Moore? In America's Heart and Soul, a farmer states that he finds " pleasure in watching his kid grow up ," does that censor Moore's Fahrenheit film? I don't know, maybe Moore is right about Schwartzberg, Disney and the right wing conservative organizations. They are all trying to censor him. Hey Moore, get a grip or better yet since paranoia is setting in, perhaps a padded room and a straight jacket would be more appropriate?

Is it possible that Schwartzberg and Disney are just releasing a film that shows a magnificent country with great American people? Is there room in cinematic celluloid to film a movie depicting hard working and loving American patriots? Bless these people's hearts, they praise the opportunities that have been afforded to them, by the greatest nation ever. No, certainly we American's don't love a good story filled with success's, and hopes about our positive future.

Personally, I believe when you're in a really bummed out funk, you should go and pay to see Fahrenheit 9/11. Get your self really knocked down, and depressed over the supposed conditions the Bush Administration has forced on America. Buy into the premise that Bush personally had bin Ladin's family flown out of the country immediately following 9/11. Then go home, kick the dog, and curse the day Bush took office and start searching for the truth. This may mean you will have to look in other places, other than far leftist news sources. Try counter balancing with far right news sources, then look through neutral news sources. Somewhere in the mix you'll understand that America isn't the bad guy. Richard Clark, who Moore cites for most of his information, even states that it was he, Clark , not Bush, that got bin Ladin's family out of the country post 9/11. This will answer only one of the first lies Moore has touted as truths but you will start to see and feel better.

After your mind begins to clear and the fog of deceit over the lies about President Bush and America have subsided into truthful understanding, pat your dog on the head, and open your front door to a bright day. Go to the theater and pay to see what America's hopes and dreams are about. America is about optimism, and the belief that as long as we are willing to defend and fight for our freedoms we will keep this magnificent country.

Moore and his followers are not what made or make this country. It is the common person who comprehends their lives as Americans. They are full of hope and seek the endless opportunities to be had by all that desire them. They support their loving families, worship their God, appreciate their blessings, work hard at play, and play hard at work. America, she is a great thing; she is the 'heart and soul' of freedom.