Mayer's apology

[sunvalleylaw]

Blooz, that is a very interesting discussion that I spent almost a semester of law school studying. You bring up the classic example of cause for restriction of free speech. That discussion could get into politics I suppose. I would be happy to have a discussion about it off hook.


But beyond what is legal to say, there is the issue of what is right to say. As my Dad, always pointed out, just because an action is legal does not make it right. I am a big JM fan, and think he is better than these comments personally. I hope he learns and moves on.

[Bloozcat]

Blooz, that is a very interesting discussion that I spent almost a semester of law school studying. You bring up the classic example of cause for restriction of free speech. That discussion could get into politics I suppose. I would be happy to have a discussion about it off hook.

But beyond what is legal to say, there is the issue of what is right to say. As my Dad, always pointed out, just because an action is legal does not make it right. I am a big JM fan, and think he is better than these comments personally. I hope he learns and moves on.

Ah, yes...Humanities Philosophy class...

What often gets lost in the discussion is the era in which the Constitution was written and the mores of the society then (hmmm...an anthopology discussion too!). Civility was a given expectation. They were gentleman and ladies then. Even the barbarity of war was conducted by gentlemanly rules. So, personal responsibility in the exercise of the first amendment was expected as well.

Perhaps John Mayer never had the benefit of having been taught the manners of a civil society. It doesn't necessarily mean he's a bad guy, just one who's a little uncouth. I hope he has a friend or someone he looks up to who cares enough about him to take him aside and speak to him about it. I don't dislike John Mayer - I don't even know him. But I do dislike some of his behaviors.

[Eric***]

Wow SVL -- editing others' posts in the pursuit of perfect grammar?? You ARE hardcore!

[sunvalleylaw]

Wow SVL -- editing others' posts in the pursuit of perfect grammar?? You ARE hardcore!

LOL! No, not Blooz's, my typo!

[oldguy]

I think Mayer's a very talented guitarist. I really enjoyed his music when he moved toward the blues. He may never have the social skills to let his sense of discretion override his need for attention when being interviewed, then again, he may learn from his transgressions. You shouldn't talk trash about people you've been intimate with, or, as the old saying goes, "don't kiss and tell".
But to be honest, I like Joe B. more as a blues player, and I would be astounded to read such remarks by Joe in an interview. Mayer, I wasn't that surprised. Go figure.

[Bloozcat]

Well, I guess we can rule out a simple, unthinking, faux pas regarding John's recent comments.
http://wonderwall.msn.com/music/porn...ory/?gt1=28135

[FrankenFretter***]

Well, I guess we can rule out a simple, unthinking, faux pas regarding John's recent comments.
http://wonderwall.msn.com/music/porn...ory/?gt1=28135

Now that is funny!