But bad taste lives.
One of the most discussed topics in the news and blogosphere at the moment, is the untimely death of Hollywood celebrity Anna Nicole Smith.
Her death saddens me, as does the death of every human being (I don’t include those involved in terrorism). But that isn’t the point of this post.
I feel compelled to write about her death, not because she died, but because I am seeing some of the most tasteless, inappropriate, and meanspirited comments on blogs and their comments sections, as well as forums.
Now don’t get me wrong, I can be as sarcastic and acerbic as the next guy. But I would like to think I can more or less remain appropriate.*
A human being with feelings, goals and aspirations, and blood coursing through her veins has died. She leaves behind loved ones. She never went out of her way to hurt anyone. Yes, I am sure it feels great to boost your ego and traffic with some jokes about her IQ and breast size. And it must feel great to pass judgement on another human being, especially if you have never made mistakes in your life. And it goes without saying that if her lawyer/husband is not the best looking guy in the world and is an obviously Jewish person, that he must have married her for her money, and have orchestrated her death (as well as the death of her son last year).
Yeah, I know. I should probably stick to my Middle East punditry and “punchline” posts.
* I do admit to having pushed the envelope at times, especially when it comes to the deaths of terror-enablers like Rachel Corrie. But I have certainly never expressed happiness over their deaths.
