For and against FX’s direction
RE “Seeking the Right Rx for FX,” by Maria Elena Fernandez, Aug. 22: Killing off a little girl (“The Shield”). Glorifying spousal rape (“Rescue Me”). How surprising that the so-called cutting edge of television translates once again to violence against women and girls.
As for Denis Leary’s complaints about political correctness clouding the creative use of rape on TV: If he ever becomes the victim of unwanted penetration by a man who outweighs him by 100 pounds, I know he’ll use the experience to enhance the creative risk-taking on his show. The man simply exudes integrity, not to mention compassion.
BONNIE SLOANE
Los Angeles
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“RESCUE ME” is the best drama on television. I am grateful every week that Denis Leary and his partner Peter Tolan have not given in to studio executives, sponsors or members of the audience who cannot deal with reality.
Leave FX alone. Let Denis and Peter do their thing.
KATHLEEN MCCORD
San Diego
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