I’ve been getting some heat on our beloved Facebook about my
stance on this issue. But since I stand by 1st amendment followed by
the fact I just don’t give a damn, thought I’d elaborate here. Once again you
are all free to express your own feelings whether you agree or disagree.
Buckwild’s star Shain Gandee’s death is a tragedy. Most all
deaths are.
*Note most all
excludes rapists, terrorists, child pedophiles, and those who beat the hell out
of their kids and spouses. There are some
flat out murders who may live simply because days like these leave me wondering
if I will be lumped in this group.
I am Buckwild fan so by that alone I haven’t seen much of
the TV show. I don’t dis on being rednecks or doing stupid shit. As I have been
constantly reminded we all have done some stupid shit. True. Very true. Most of
us do have a little more respect than to publicly display our mistakes proudly
on television. That’s what COPS is for. But since Buckwild is shockingly chose
to Jersey Shore and we all know how I feel on that subject, I don’t support the
show nor do I care if it gets cancelled.
But that’s not the point.
Point in case being is I have been critical of how many
people are making a big deal over this. Should the boy be mourned? Yes. Should
he be idolized…well that’s all up to you. But for me in my mind, no. Reports
all say that he died after a night of leaving the bar early in the morning and
highly intoxicated.
If the reports are wrong then I’ll feel a lot more sympathetic.
I realize that there is a good possibility that one day I will bury someone
else I am close with. I realize that several nights there is a possibility that
it could be caused due to drinking and driving. They being the drinker and
driver.
It’s a fact of life and a stupid choice. God above make sure
if I am ever this stupid to try and do it someone beats the holy hell out of me
for my ignorance.
But once again. Not the entire point.
The major problem I have with the issue of Shain Gandee… and
I’m sure his family is touched by the support because I know how it helped by
the show of support when my own fiancée died. But the fact is he was a reality
TV star. Yes it’s all great to be on Television but America has once again
forgotten wherein the true hero’s lie.
Everyday soldiers die but their names are not reporter on
our television sets because a celebrity has passed. A World War II hero who saved
dozens of lies by disobeying orders and going alone in his aircraft died the
same day as Michael Jackson. But superstardom is idolized more than it should
be. Heroes who save us are often forgotten because of a celebrity. It’s worse when
the celebrity is such because he simply lets a camera crew follow him around as
he or she parties.
I have no qualms with mourning a man. I have qualms when mourning
one who risked his own life for nothing but a beer and a drive is mourned
before a man who laid down his life for his country. Who gave his life so a kid
could be on TV and drink and live free without having to pick up a gun and go
to work halfway across the world.
I quote Toby Keith in my mind as I write this article. Might
as well quote him in it as well. “I stand by my right to speak freely but I worry
‘bout what kids learn from TV… I’m a (wo)man of my convictions call me wrong
call me right but I’ll bring my better angles to every fight… you sure know
where I stand.”
Says it all right there.
Rest in Peace Shain Gandee. Because I’m sure you were a
great guy and I know you and those that died with you were loved and will be
missed.
But also Rest in Peace to Michael Cable, a solider who’s
name will be forgotten shortly to most of the country. I apologize for the
nation you defend because our society has a new habit of being selfish on one
part and on another forgetting who cares for us. But you died defending us and
our freedoms that include the ability to be a reality star and to enjoy reality
television and do the things that Shain
and Buckwild along with the rest of us enjoy doing. Because if it wasn’t for
Michael and the rest of the men and women like him, most of us wouldn’t know
Shain’s name.
I don't know the guy at all and until this incident, had not heard of Buckwild. I imagine if I had, I would agree with your opinion on the whole event. RIP, for sure. Maybe some person in his fan base will be changed by the events of his death. Either way... yay 1st amendment. I also followed you on YahooVoices.
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