As a person who is not really into Eminem, I just found this latest bit of news interesting.



In his latest attempt to tick people off, Eminem is taking on the guise of America's least favorite terrorist, Osama Bin Laden, for his new music video "Without Me".



I don't really know what to think...



On the one hand, Eminem has the right to act however he wants, being as this is a land of free speech. I may not agree with what he says, but I'll defend his right to say it (or act it, as the case goes).



On the other hand, I do find it a little revolting. Perhaps that's the point?



I can only wonder...will he pull this trick out of the bag for his next SNL appearance in May? If he does, do you think the audience, various New Yorkers, and the cast and crew of "Saturday Night Live" might be a little angry, being as they gave heartfelt salutes to the 9/11 victims and their families at the beginning of the current season?



Have New Yorkers developed a different skin type over the months and are now able to laugh at this kind of stuff?



Finally, on his upcoming album "The Eminem Show", do you think that Mr. Shady Mathers might be pro-Bin Laden?



I'll exit this convo right here...something tells me this might get heated.



I only offer these as questions. Feel free to debate, but let's keep it calm. The last time I participated in an Eminem-related discussion, I had an entire board and many of my friends here chastising me, getting angry with me and telling me to leave, and I was acting inappropo, I shall admit.



I've learned my lesson, though, so let's keep this as calm as possible.



Sincerely,



John "Captain Caps" Kilduff