[kevin2323]

Originally Posted by Metal Gear SS

"One death is a tragedy; one million is a statistic."

This whole thread is gonna be opinions, opinions, opinions, as well it should be. We can go on and on about how we have no respect for the man in life or in death, or how we believe he is one of the greatest trailblazing pioneers of his craft. At the end of the day, he will be remembered as an entertainer, one with a tarnished name. He was famous for his life onstage and in the studio, and infamous for his life outside of those venues. That is why 2 million people were watching his memorial service. Unfortunately, a fallen soldier doesn't get that much press. Celebrities who manage to keep the front page from the height of their careers to their deaths will always get that kind of attention, whether they be artists, heroes/heroines, politicians, or dictators. Let the mourners mourn. Don't let this thread turn into a comparison between the deaths of apples to the deaths of oranges. I don't think we should talk about the accomplishments and/or follies of one man or woman (real or imagined) and compare them to another. Because 1)it's tasteless to do so and 2)they're not our problem anymore. It's like beating a dead horse. They've moved on and so should we. After all, the only ones who should be concerned with a person's passing are the beloved of that person. The fans and the commentators will forget in time only to remember once in a while, but the family and true close friends are the ones who really suffer. The love of fans cannot possibly compare to that of friends and family.