Posted by lil' jimi on April 17, 2003, at 19:50:04
In reply to Re: Win without War , posted by white rabbit on April 17, 2003, at 19:00:55
> What I want to know is: how come we care so much about what "celebrities" think? Who gives a damn what they think? Imagine the world being run by a deep thinker like Anna Nicole Smith (shudder).
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> While I have nothing against Tim, and would value his opinion on, say, acting or film producing, his opinion on Iraq is no more important that yours or mine. Damn skippy.
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> It's shameful that the rich and famous are so respected while the traditional system of honoring one's elders (like myself) for their wisdom and experience has been abandoned.
> -Gracie
> P.S. What month is this?hi gracie,
i have to agree that if any folks are (and some apparently are) given respect just because they are celebrities or rich or famous, that that is a bad thing ... always. ... the list of those with fame, celebrity and wealth, But No clue is too long to begin here....
And while i do honor my elders (such as yourself) for their wisdom and experience ..... i do Not believe that i should confer respect to those who are old and experienced Just because they may happen to be my elders.
in both cases, without regard for for age or wealth or fame or experience, i expect my respect to be earned .... and the price i'm charging is **wisdom**.
mister robbins, by the words he has offered us, has earned my respect with his wisdom .... which is, as you have suggested, the standard for respect ... and IMHO, mr. robbins just happens to be surpringly wise, especially for a rich and famous celebrity.
peace and wisdom,
~ jimp.s. mmmmmmmmm, april?
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