Having owned "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" since I was old enough to own a movie, I am now forced to take a critical look at the song in question. Undoubtedly, without context the song is offensive. However, it is clear in context that the only person who thinks this approach to matrimony is acceptable is Adam (the guy singing the song). The song is based on his having heard his wife read the story of the Sabine women and his basic inability to empathise with anyone. As the movie unfolds, he is shown the error of his ways as are his brothers. so I guess it becomes a question of whether or not the end justifies the means. Even as a child seeing this movie, I never saw the scene which includes the above song and said, "By golly, I can't believe more men don't take this approach to courtship."