Art That Offends

Why is it that those who defend the absolute freedom of expression sanitize the facts to mitigate the offense? Wilson declines to identify one of the pieces in question by its title, “Piss Christ.” Obviously even he recognizes that blatant insult obliterates the call for tolerance.

JOHN PAUL ARNERICH

Los Angeles

Arnerich is referring to a photograph by Andres Serrano that depict s a plastic crucifix in a liquid.