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Yoko Ono Sues Expelled Producers


There's no end to the controversy surrounding the movie Expelled.

Expelled:No Intelligence Allowed is a documentary that claims that scientists and teachers are being prosecuted for believing in Intelligent design. Starring Ben Stein, it covers a variety of topics, from attacking atheists to linking Holocaust to Darwinism.

It has been criticized by many, some claiming that the manner in which Stein presents ideas begins to reflect the same rigidity he seeks to expose - i.e. how can you advocate open-minded science if you use the same tactics.

I will not say anymore about the movie being one of the folks who have not ventured off to view it.

However, it is note worthing the most recent hiccup. Yoko Ono is suing the producers of Expelled because they used the famed "Imagine" song without her permission. Oooh painful blow!

Ono's lawsuit claims the producers did not ask for permission either because they knew they couldn't get it or because they did not want to pay for the rights. It objects to the way "Imagine" is listed in the film's credits, saying it suggested to members of the news media and others that the song's use had been approved.

If you are planning to use a song that implies tolerance and understanding of humanity, be sure to check with the correct authorities. If not, a cease-and-desist order will look so bad on your movie record.



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