Originally posted by thejonner:You, in particular? Probably not, no. You're missing the point, though. Your opinion on the circumstances of his death is one thing, and one you're entitled to, but to call him a mediocre actor is just ridiculous.
Originally posted by thejonner:Also, to be so dismissive of people with serious problems who clearly need help is hardly a virtuous attribute for a policeman to have. You may say that a policeman's duty is to enforce the law, but a rozzer without compassion is a pretty worthless individual.
Originally posted by thejonner:Your uncle's life had as much worth as anyone else's, Aaron. I, too, have had family members die due to drugs and I've not been without my own issues way back - not everyone gets through it. Or, rather, they don't get through it in a good way. Again, though, you're missing the point - when people express their shock at the sudden death of an artist whose work they admire - whatever the circumstances of that death - it doesn't reflect well on another person to be as airily dismissive as you were. Regardless of your view of Hoffman's life - or Heath Ledger, Kurt Cobain or even your uncle, for that matter - and death, posting something in order to get a reaction (congratulations on that one, by the way) is pretty tasteless and juvenile. If you've nothing nice to say, why bother saying anything? Keep that stuff between yourself and your friends. Personally speaking, I find Hoffman's death to be a sad waste of a life, the passing of an awesome talent, far too soon. You're right, though - you pretty much know where you are with animals.
Originally posted by EyesWithPrideB3:Yeah no kidding. Have a good friend that lives there, but I guess you get used to it. Those days that dropped to -40 or so once the windchill got factored in were such a bitch, though. That was back in December.
I'm ready for spring.