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Originally Posted by redwitch
Gracie, I agree he made some horrific choices but that doesn't alter the tragedy of a talented young man throwing his life away nor the pain those who know and love him are feeling. Some of us are stronger than others. We have our tragedies, but they make us strive to succeed in spite of them. Some are not that lucky. Their tragedies destroy them.
And golfing eagle, I agree that humor is a wonderful defense mechanism but is there need for a defense mechanism when tragedy befalls someone rich and famous? It is rare that these events truly affect us on such a level that we need to defend against our pain. Sorry, but I found many of the comments just mean-spirited. And please accept my sincere sympathies on your arm. As Robert Heinlein said, "TANJIT!" (There ain't no justice in this world.)
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Didn't view him as rich and famous, just as a fellow human being. Heck, I really didn't know who he was anyway. No, I wasn't personally all broken up over this event, but that doesn't mean I can't lighten the mood.
Again, you know my posts and I know yours. I challenge you to find 1% of them that you consider "mean spirited". I won't find 1% of yours in that category either.
When I see a post that may seem mean or subject to interpretation or just unclear, I look at who posted it. If it's you, I pretty much know how to take it. Which is why I was somewhat taken aback by the two comments I posted above. But it's OK, no hard feelings at all, that is what an opinion page is all about. But maybe you owe me a beer when I get down there
And thank you for your concern about my arm---I had more bad news about it yesterday, but with time and luck it still may improve.