last night, and while for many the show was vintage Madonna (skimpy outfits, high production values, mediocre singing), some fans were offended by a scene in which she brandished guns.
The Denver area has seen a season of intense violence — including the in July and . And so for some, , in which she shot at imaginary criminals and waved fake guns at the audiencwere perceived as insensitive.
that several fans called the station to complain.
Other fans weren’t offended. “We can’t let a psycho’s actions determine how entertainers are allowed to perform,” said Mark Douglass of Denver, who attended the show.
In August, , “It’s true there is a lot of violence in the beginning of the show and sometimes the use of fake guns – but they are used as metaphors. I do not condone violence or the use of guns. Rather they are symbols of wanting to appear strong and wanting to find a way to stop feelings that I find hurtful or damaging. In my case it’s wanting to stop the lies and hypocrisy of the church, the intolerance of many narrow minded cultures and societies I have experienced throughout my life and in some cases the pain I have felt from having my heart broken.”
