I am trying to avoid having something to say about this, because I really don’t much want to. In lieu of my own thoughts, though, this ain’t bad at all.
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Paper Bird pretty much plagiarized David Brooks’ column from the New York Times. Too bad. Paper Bird could never be Charlie.If not in exact words, then in spirit and thought.
You don’t know what “plagiarized” means, so I’d strongly suggest not throwing the term around.
Oh I know very well. Ask a lawyer.
You do not. If you did, you would recognize that there is no such thing as “spirit and thought” plagiarism– we call that “agreeing,” and it’s not remotely the same thing. Furthermore, the notion that anyone would plagiarize that broken-clock nitwit is so ridiculous I can’t believe typing the words didn’t give you a headache. Contemplating the idea certainly gives me one.
Thanks for sharing this. I haven’t participated in the “We are Charlie” campaign pretty much for every reason this post pointed out. Love it when someone shares my scattered thoughts and feelings, but can put them together in a comprehensive and well-written piece.