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01-25-2005, 12:38 PM
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No dissenting voices?
Oh, go on then. The constant parade of death and destruction reported by the media is becoming tedious - I switch off now. Like any huge loss of life, the issue should be addressed - and if you can afford to send a little help then that's great - but if a subject is so red hot in people's minds that any sign of fun-poking (indeed, anything less than a theatrical outpouring of "sympathy") is met with such anger... This comedy song doesn't upset me at all - you only need to take a peek at the news to appreciate the efforts made to clear up the aftermath, and it is only permanently irate, liberal minds that cannot accept the natural human reactions of skit and parody after disasters like these. There's room for every kind of take on such world-changing events. In Britain, tsunamis have replaced paedophiles as public enemy number one - simply buy the next issue of The Sun and get your daily fix of dead bodies and woe... then talk about how terrible it all is, again. There's a new word for it: Tsunamsploitation. Last edited by EXTR3MIST; 01-25-2005 at 12:43 PM. 
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01-25-2005, 12:43 PM
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sure there is over exposure and the news staff cream their jeans over something like this the way they did with Sept. 11 but it serves a purpose. This needed to be on peoples minds as long as possible - the relief that this part of the world needs now isnt over ... it will be needed for a long time to come. i can laugh at certain things over time ... we all know and understand the concept of gallows humor ... our resiliance is amazing ... humans are survivors. But let me know when the people who's children died are making the jokes .. then i'll crack a few myself.
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01-25-2005, 12:52 PM
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My heart bleeds, but not that much I'm afraid - the purpose of coaxing money out of people through tugging at heartstrings is fair enough, but I am starting to hear every rock star (fuck off Bono... that's all I can say) and movie star getting all thoughtful and distant as they try and comprehend the suffering...
To put a finer point on it, events like the World Trade Centre destruction and this recent killer wave are solid gold for celebrities - they get to thrust themselves in the public eye again, and nobody can complain as they are encouraging their followers to give aid. Their own bank balances shooting through the roof when their charity appearances have finished and they are all popular again shouldn't matter, but this leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. Tsunamsploitation. I say again, I can't stand Bono - Sir Bob is a bit more palatable.
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01-25-2005, 12:56 PM
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see i cant even see that stuff .... i just look at my kid and think about what i would be feeling if i was gone .. or what would be happening to him if we were gone. its just that simple for me
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01-25-2005, 01:13 PM
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yeah ..getting older changes a lot in some people .. me anyway .. if you have kids .. and care about them .. all of a sudden anything that happens to a child anywhere effects you .. i cant help it. the other thing is .. i dont fear death, but i respect life. the thought of all of those people .. their dreams and goals ... future plans . everything they worked for - gone in the blink of an eye. I know it is nature .. it happens ... but it affects me .. and not just this ... anyone ... there was something that happened here in toronto. some guy minding his own business .. stopped at a red light - was pile driven into the path of 2 oncoming trucks by a drunk driver. the drunk survived (of course) and the guy was killed. Someones dad ... son .. whatever .. thats all i could think of .. such a stupid way to die way before his time .. I dont buy the 'that was their time' bullshit either ..most of us want to go peacefully in our sleep after we've done and experienced everything possible .. Again it's my kid that drives a lot of how i feel .. i always want to be there for him ... Anyway .. yeah .. its an emotional issue .. not sure how i would have felt 10 or 20 years ago but i was always kind of 'sensitive' about other peoples pain and suffering
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01-25-2005, 01:34 PM
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and god no i dont thrive on empathy ... I know the people you're talking about - i'm not one of them ... It certainly doesnt hurt to remember you're mortal .. especially if you dont believe in an afterlife. I cant affoard to sit back and take it as it comes .. or hope things will get better ... i do something about it because i'm fully aware that my time is now .. and i want to enjoy it ...
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01-25-2005, 01:45 PM
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Hinting at a little grief over the recent death of Princess Diana, a friend retorted with a joke.
This kind of response has always seemed more healthy to me than a lot of thoughtful head-shaking - I personally like to indulge in a bit of both, though. Sensitive jokes will always offend many, but I guess it's what you know in your own head that really counts and not your exterior (though bear in mind your exterior is how others judge you) - I feel for victims on TV... but then I'm afraid it gets switched over to the snooker or something these days. As you say, the relentless coverage of the tsunami disaster means it will be for a long time in the public conciousness - whether wanted or not - and will untimately lead to more contributions (irritating though the methods are becoming - I've given my bit).
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