Whitney Houston is dead!

[agzg]

Originally Posted by Ch2tf

I don't believe in bashing people, airing their dirty laundry (alive or dead), however why is it that when someone dies they all of a sudden become a saint beyond measure and not a bad word can be said about them (Whitney Houston, Famous, or otherwise)?

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.

[LXA SE285]

According to TMZ, the preliminary coroner's findings are that she died from mixing multiple prescription drugs with alcohol:

http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/13/whitne...owning-atlanta

[dekeguy]

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.
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.

[Leslie Anne]

Originally Posted by dekeguy

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.

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.

Originally Posted by dekeguy

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.

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

[dekeguy]

Originally Posted by Leslie Anne

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.

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Ah, my dear Leslie Anne, it has been so long since you rose to the occasion that I thought you might have grown up at long last. Since any attempt to discuss anything with you in a calm and rational manner simply isn't on the cards I won't waste my time. Have a happy St. Valentine's Day.