News of singer Amy Winehouse's death hit the web this afternoon, July 23, 2011, and it has created a flurry of reactions across the massive community that is the internet.
I'm not popping in today to give you any of the news information on her death, rather, I want to talk about people's reactions to this news.
Amy Winehouse was 27 years old, an incredible artist, and an addict. But above all she was a human being. It seems that basic concept is forgotten when you see people respond with blasé statements, like:
~ It was only a matter of time.
~ No shocker there.
~ Sad, but not surprising.
~ GOOD!!!
~ Not at all surprised.
--via Twitter and Facebook
I could go on, but it should be noted that the cause of death has not been determined yet. We can assume all we want, but as of this writing we don't know how or why she died. Even if eventually we learn that she died as a result of drug usage, can't we demonstrate a little compassion for those left behind and a lost life?
Obviously everyone has a right to their own opinions, but out there in the real world Amy Winehouse has friends and family who love her - faults and all. Not one of us is perfect, yet it's so easy to toss judgments out. I do it; we all do. But today I just want us to think of one thing - there are people whose worlds shattered today because Ms. Winehouse is no longer in it.
And let us not forget there's a lot going on in our world at large today that could use our sensitivity, sympathy, and prayers. Those coping with and recovering from the attack in Norway, our military, and countless individuals whose stories will never be told.
I guess what I'm saying is, let's take it back to kindergarten: If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.
Thanks for letting me divert from the norm.
I'm not popping in today to give you any of the news information on her death, rather, I want to talk about people's reactions to this news.
Amy Winehouse was 27 years old, an incredible artist, and an addict. But above all she was a human being. It seems that basic concept is forgotten when you see people respond with blasé statements, like:
~ It was only a matter of time.
~ No shocker there.
~ Sad, but not surprising.
~ GOOD!!!
~ Not at all surprised.
--via Twitter and Facebook
I could go on, but it should be noted that the cause of death has not been determined yet. We can assume all we want, but as of this writing we don't know how or why she died. Even if eventually we learn that she died as a result of drug usage, can't we demonstrate a little compassion for those left behind and a lost life?
Obviously everyone has a right to their own opinions, but out there in the real world Amy Winehouse has friends and family who love her - faults and all. Not one of us is perfect, yet it's so easy to toss judgments out. I do it; we all do. But today I just want us to think of one thing - there are people whose worlds shattered today because Ms. Winehouse is no longer in it.
And let us not forget there's a lot going on in our world at large today that could use our sensitivity, sympathy, and prayers. Those coping with and recovering from the attack in Norway, our military, and countless individuals whose stories will never be told.
I guess what I'm saying is, let's take it back to kindergarten: If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.
Thanks for letting me divert from the norm.
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