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If I had this to write again

Posted by Anacreon on 2009-June-27 12:56:59, Saturday
In reply to You said it posted by Anacreon on 2009-June-27 03:26:32, Saturday
I would rewrite my closing sentence thus:

He became a sacrificial victim, blood spilled to appease the idols of the mob.

I was trying to avoid victimology by using the word "goat," but upon reflection I think this demeans Jackson undeservedly. The other term is more fitting in this case.

Anacreon
(The subject of this painting is not me.)
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