Who Shot JR? or, A Celebration of Sin

"Who shot J.R.?" That question has become, whatTime Magazine in its August 11 issue calls, an "obsession" for "300 million souls in 57 countries" around the, world. Staggering figures, aren't they? It is a question which is seen on bumper stickers; heard expressed, on radio and television; and yes, even used by the political candidates for the presidency of the United States. It is undoubtedly the case, therefore, that you are familiar with that question. "Who shot J.R.?" That question has...