Originally Posted by Munchkin03 (Post 2125282)

Really, Tom Earp?

Originally Posted by steveg (Post 2125307)

I am trying to figure out what is wrong with some of you folks.

Originally Posted by Munchkin03 (Post 2125282)

Really, Tom Earp?

Originally Posted by agzg (Post 2125119)

I think there's a difference between making someone a saint and vilifying someone because of their addictions. I would imagine CG's referring to the folks that are saying she doesn't deserve to be mourned because she "brought it on herself."

For two reasons: Still don't know yet the role drug use played in her death, AND such statements show a profound misunderstanding of addiction as an illness.

Originally Posted by dekeguy (Post 2125191)

I agree that we should mourn the passing of a substantial talent and have deep sympathy for her, but I am somewhat taken aback by the volume and extent of praise and adulation heaped upon someone who misused drugs and alcohol to such an extent that she instrumental in her own death.

Originally Posted by dekeguy (Post 2125191)

I would suggest that we pray for her, as I did when I heard the news, and then try to view this as a cautionary tale that there are consequences to acts of self destruction. Responsibility attends one's actions.
Sincere sympathy - yes! Prayers - yes! Praise and adulation - somewhat inappropriate.
Let us remember her, let us feel for her, but at the end of the day perhaps praise and adulation are more appropriate to someone a bit more like Mother Theresa of Calcutta.

Now, considering that I believe absolutely in the infinite mercy of Our Lord I am confident that Ms. Houston, along with Mother Theresa, is safely home with Our Lord in Heaven. So, no I am not playing the awful game of holier than thou. I am saying that one can have love and sympathy for her without holding her up as a role model to be emulated.

Originally Posted by PM_Mama00 (Post 2124915)

Some people are mentioning that she should be a role model for leaving Bobby Brown.

Originally Posted by Leslie Anne (Post 2125445)

The volume exists simply because many people have heard of her. That's kind of a no-brainer. As for the extent of praise and adulation, I challenge you to find a single post that praised her lifestyle and her use of drugs and alcohol.


Yes you are. It was the entire reason for your post.

Originally Posted by steveg (Post 2125307)

What ever you may think?

Giving my deepest wishes to a neat lady?

She will of course be missed.

Is there a problem with that?

I am trying to figure out what is wrong with some of you folks.

Originally Posted by steveg (Post 2125307)

What ever you may think?

Giving my deepest wishes to a neat lady?

She will of course be missed.

Is there a problem with that?

I am trying to figure out what is wrong with some of you folks.

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06 (Post 2126033)

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06 (Post 2126033)

Originally Posted by christiangirl (Post 2126044)

Really? I didn't hear that though I did hear that they wanted a private ceremony and fans are flipping their stuff about it. For goodness' sake, her whole life was on display for over 30 years. The family has every right to say goodbye privately.

Originally Posted by knight_shadow (Post 2126048)

If that's true, I think that's a bit much. They were together for many years and had a child together. I think he deserves to say his final goodbyes.

Of course, this is completely their call.



I think that people were expecting something because of MJ. His life was in the spotlight longer than hers, but they had a public and a private ceremony.

Folks will get over it, but I get where they're coming from.