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Originally Posted by javadog
I wasn’t trying to call you out on it, I was saying that I was raised to act differently in instances like this, so I don’t have a frame of reference for how you might view this. In other words, I don’t know what to tell you to answer your questions.
I do think some of the comments in this thread are disrespectful and it matters not that Kobe was a celebrity. It does seem that when a celebrity is involved, it brings out negative comments that wouldn’t otherwise be there for a non-celebrity. I don’t understand that rationale.
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I don't get it either. Some people seem to get really annoyed that some people admire and respect some celebrities... Personally, I admire anyone who can put in the work to be the best at whatever it is they choose to do. I love watching masters at their craft. I'm a Rossi fan, but how can you not admire Marc Marquez.....
In Kobe's case, MILLIONS of people have watched the man go from a high school phenom to one of the best to ever play the game as well as a loving, doting father...As a basketball fan and Laker fans in particular, he provided a tremendous amount of joy to my family and I over the last 20 years. As a father of two daughters, the situation is just heartbreaking.
I was at an oyster bar(about 20 min from the crash site) when I received a call about his death, about 30 seconds later the coverage came on the TV screen. The restaurant literally went silent. You could see and feel the change in the room.
As a first responder and former military guy, I'm not offended in the slightest that people are so effected by his death. Heck so am I.
RIP to all those aboard that helicopter. My thoughts and prayers are with all of their families.