[redwitch]

actually, Gracie, slightly incorrect. I started the thread because I was offended at your statement about me taking offense to the phrase drinking the Kool Aid. I'm not offended by that phrase. It hurts! It brings back some very painful memories every time I see and hear it. I'm offended when someone yells at a child in public. I'm offended when someone publicly makes fun of another. I'm hurt when someone reminds me of the death of someone I loved by the simple turn of a phrase. Fortunately, those who personally know me respect that some phrases hurt me and don't use them around me.

I hate that the online news posts pictures and names of people arrested. They've not been tried nor convicted. Yet, they are publicly humiliated. As to the gentleman in New Orleans, the only reason his picture was posted was to make fun of him. That, to me, is inexcusable. he allegedly committed a crime. He was handcuffed and arrested. That should be punishment enough. As you yourself said, had this been a friend or neighbor, it would not have been amusing. Well, he is someone's friend, neighbor, relative. Sorry you don't get that.