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[Topaz Gem]

On 12/19/2014 happygal said:

I like George Clooney but not sure of the point of his letter or why studio execs would or would not sign it.

I read that Sony's security was not the best. Add to that the foolish decision to develop a film poking fun at a brutal world leader. They did this to themselves. It's a problem for all the employees whose personal info was hacked.

I'm sure all corporations are reviewing their cyber-security. It's a wake-up call.

I thought that was a stupid thing to do also. They could have made up a fake name for the 'world leader', but hired an actor that looked like the real one. Everyone would have known who they were referring to, but since the character would have had a different name, then NK couldn't prove anything.

I think that in the future, Hollywood should stay away from poking fun at any public figure (good or bad) that is still alive.

[Free2be]

Says he from his safe place on Lake Como?

I have very mixed feelings but coercion on any level seems distasteful. If it were your business that George is asking you to put in danger (theaters, human life inside), would you be as willing as he?

Sony can find another way to distribute this movie. In the meantime, the perps need to be hunted down and punished.

[Peaches McPhee]

Scratching my head on this one.

What exactly does GC expect to happen as a result of his petition? Some sort of response by North Korea? I don't think NK is quaking in its boots about this.

Petitions such as this, I fear, are next to useless.

[AngusandBuddhasMom]

I am guessing that Mr. Clooney feels that since he is a successful actor and his fans adore him that whatever he says will be done. I don't think NK adores George as much as George adores George.

[Peaches McPhee]

On 12/19/2014 Caravaggio said:

I am guessing that Mr. Clooney feels that since he is a successful actor and his fans adore him that whatever he says will be done. I don't think NK adores George as much as George adores George.

That's the vibe I get too. But, trying to give GC the benefit of the doubt.

[Puzzle Piece]

WHAT was his point and what is HIS solution. It's his opinion, his take but...............that's all. Why the big deal. Most Yanks are already of that opinion but they aren't celebs.

[Topaz Gem]

On 12/19/2014 Peaches McPhee said:

Scratching my head on this one.

What exactly does GC expect to happen as a result of his petition? Some sort of response by North Korea? I don't think NK is quaking in its boots about this.

Petitions such as this, I fear, are next to useless.

In a related interview, Clooney said he thinks that Hollywood should band together to stand up to these cyber attackers. No one would sign because they didn't want to get in the cross hairs of the attackers, lest they be targets at a later time.

[mstyrion 1]

On 12/19/2014 polar said:

Remember ""Speak softly and carry a big stick"" We've become a very weak country.

In what way?

[AngusandBuddhasMom]

Apparently if you need to ask how this country has gotten soft then you would not understand her point.

[mstyrion 1]

On 12/19/2014 Caravaggio said:

Apparently if you need to ask how this country has gotten soft then you would not understand her point.

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