Last week director Michael Moore attempted to parody what some feel is a carnival atmosphere around executions. To an execution in Texas, Moore brought along “a marching band, cheerleaders, and a lighted “scorecard” of executions — filming the entire episode during the execution. ‘They kept trying to pump us up by saying, isn’t this great? Aren’t you excited? They tried to portray a party atmosphere where none existed,’ says one demonstrator in attendance.” Moore’s display was said to be so extreme that even death penalty groups were offended. – MSNBC 01/31/00