Senator Helms might very well do that. I would point out to him that we in the art world are not necessarily in the business of making controversial art.
One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.
I have all my life fought against prejudice, having been subjected to it myself.