After the recent passings of Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and now Billy Mays today, I have seen a high multitude of blogs and blog comments that show an absolute lack of class, dignity, and respect for the dead. You may not like their music, or their acting ability, or the way they sell their products, but they all did their jobs to the best of their ability. All of these people had families who love them and cared about them, not to mention the millions of fans that each of these people had. They may or may not have done some screwed up things in their lives, but that is not for us to judge, it is for the almighty power, whoever that may be, to judge. As the saying goes in the Bible, let those without sin cast the first stone. And since all of us are not without sin, let me put it as bluntly as I can. If you don't have anything nice to say, especially in a time of mourning, then shut the hell up and keep your rude, insensitive, demeaning comments to yourself. Don't waste yours and our time writing bullsh*t comments.
As was mentioned in the comments of the Billy Mays blog... In order to get respect, one must show respect. Quite frankly, I'm losing respect for people here in Railbirds. Show some class and dignity, not just on the poker table but off as well.
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omegaman hit the nail on the head in that other blog...
who the f are you to tell me how to think or what I can or can't say about a pedophile dying? you mention the bible in this blog,go figure..
in your heaven do you think they are leaving jacko alone with the little boys??
I agree and will be having endless conversations and debates with very close friends face to face. This forum is difficult with one sided conversations. All of our opinons are based on our own life's experiences. It is unfortunate that some narrow minds have posted their narrow opinions. I just skip them and move on.
Please consider that the strong, wise, intelligent and open minded people outnumber the others. Don't condemn us all.
~ Rosie
While I agree to a certain point, I can't help but think of:
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."
or
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
just my $0.02
very well put
I have to agree that I have seen some statements that SICKEN me.... and to some extent I have seen TOTAL DISRESPECT. Some of this coming from birds I never would have expected to act this way....
But we are diverse.
I believe that everyone is entitled to his/her own OPINION on matters. I may not think it's the time or the place....( just exercising bad judgement IMO). BUT....I don't want to live in a world where I don't have the CHOICE to voice my opinion. I am me. I have a voice. And so do all the millions of people around this world.
I'm going to exercise the right to speak how I feel on a subject. But at the same time, I'm going to try and keep someone else from exercising that same right by telling them to be nice or shut up.
It makes no sense at all. There is no law that says you have to be respectful of the dead. You folks need to allow everyone the same rights. Or, no one any rights. Which is it going to be??
One more thing, you have just judged those that judged others. What makes your judgement so righteous?
How in the world can you be too truthful?
I've heard it all now.
"IF you post something be prepared that people arent always going to think the same way you do and its ok. People can voice their opinion on a person dead or alive and it doesnt change the way you feel about the person so who cares?
If I see another RESPECT bs comment or blog Im gonna scream. Respect is a two way street. You dont have to like or agree to be respectful. I agree that some people have shown no class in their comments recently but watching people who are supposedly friends fight over a celebrity's death is disgusting and saddening."
Lack of Tactfulness and appropriateness do not equal disrespect.
Get over it, climb off your pedestal. If what people say online bothers you that much remember your computer has a power switch.
its what makes the free world great!
Class or not......Opinions