GEORGE MICHAEL ARRESTED!

[DAME]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 10:45pm

Poor guy.
GM

[DG]

Posted: 2/27/06 at 12:19am

I'm sorry, but 'poor guy' aren't the words that come to mind when I hear things like this. I would never wish anyone ill, but seriously, I can't muster much sympathy for him at this point. With all the advantages available, his history SCREAMS that he needs help - and I truly hope he gets it. But I still can't feel very badly for him - because ultimately what these things show is he's just not all together with it mentally.

[MissMonika]

Posted: 2/27/06 at 1:00am

Surprise, suprise. (Note the sarcasm)

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 2/27/06 at 1:22am

So, DG are you saying that because he is rich and famous you can't feel sympathy for him if he is suffering from addiction problems or mental illness? (Not that the fact that he had pot, pain killers or some other minor drug on or in him means he has an addiction problem. Is pot even addictive?)

[DAME]

Posted: 2/27/06 at 2:21am

DG.. It could be only pain killers on him. Read the article.

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 2/27/06 at 3:11am

If only there had been a "DEVELOPMENT!" at the end of the title.

Akiva

[DG]

Posted: 2/27/06 at 6:54am

Unfortunately, Sueleen, I have to admit that that is what my reaction boiled down to - and that's pretty grotesque, isn't it? I think I'm just so fed up with priveledge being abused and wasted that my mind just got stuck in that (jealous?) mode. Of course, if there are addiction issues or mental health questions, his wealth and/or position have no bearing on the suffering he is experiencing - and I do sympathize with those who are in pain.

I feel like I should apologize for my insensitivity - but I'm not sure he'd take my call. I do think this will give me a chance to think about how I'm responding to my fellow humans.

As in other situations similar to this, I wonder where the friends and family are around him. I know ultimately the choices in his life are his to make, but support from nearby is usually helpful. I hope they aren't too busy cashing checks to notice or be bothered, as is sometimes the case.

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/27/06 at 9:53am

I sometimes take that sarcastic attitude when I hear about repeat cases like this one, but not in George Michael's case. I saw him a few times in tv interviews recently, where he spoke about the first time this happened in that park. I thought he came across as quite sincere and reticent. I felt for him and supported him in his desire to make a comeback. I'm really sorry this now has happened to him and I hope he gets help and can get rid of his demons.