"I totally agree with the author of "We could Be Happier." I love to read the letters to the editor but am amazed at how many petty items we students fret about. However, Newsies is hardly the movie by which we should measure our attitudes. If viewed closely, a deep and enlightened thinker (such as myself) will see that Newsies is against families. Consider Jack Kelly's solo, Santa Fe: "So that's what they call a family. Ain't you glad you ain't that way." Here we see the hero placing individualism above familial duties.Also, the movie glorifies poor orphans and run-aways, encouraging young boys to leave behind their family to seek a transient life "selling the news for a penny a pape." The movie sends the message, "Wanna sing and dance? Run away and become a newsie. The pay is lowsy, but there are more important things in life such as carrying the banner!"
Also, have you noticed that the boys become friends with a lady that performs in and owns a burlesque? Not to mention the subtle communistic/bolshevik revolution undertones in the film (remember "Seize the Day" and "The World Will Know"?)
Next time pick a better film by which to set your moral compass. Like the pro-family Homeward Bound."
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