Guest CyprusPluto Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Very sad and I have experience of close family and far more recently friends dying, due to addiction at a young age. Very talented young lady for whom life was just too hard. For those of you who wish to condemn, mock or simply don't have the heart to feel sympathy - "It's better to keep your mouth shut and let everyone think you're an idiot , than open it and remove all doubt!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciseman Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 A sad and unhappy legend of her own lifestyle - what a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebbidy Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 You may just need to remove " have a outlook on life" Going on your past record just because some people are very easily offended aint my problem. people need to stop bubbling over things that dont effect them in the slightest. shetlink is far to sensitive in my opinion, but you cant please all the folk all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para Handy Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 unlucky 1 less idiot in the world Someone's daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, lover, friend and so on. And remember that her death is, so far, "unexplained". She would not be the first person who could not cope with the rich and famous life her talent led her into and she will not be the last but I think a bit of respect for her loved ones is called for. Para Handy wroteDunk and Drugged her self to death. Self inflated1 Can not loose any tears over itEven if she did die from the effects of drink and drugs (and at the moment that is "not proven") her friends and family still deserve sympathy and respect. Well said. Way too much cowardly sniping goes on in this forum. REALITY CHECK FOLKS!!!!!5 days ago a true british hero was killed fighting for our country.Did you know this? Do you know his name? Did you care?A singer addicted to drugs and alchohol dies and its all over the news, facebook and twitter in minutes!!! !RIP Corporal Mark Anthony Palin from 1st battalion the rifles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 ^But could he sing? Perhaps people are more comfortable mourning those killed by society than those who kill in its name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetland_boys Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 I have no sympathy for someone who chooses to take drugs and abuse there bodies, the people in Norway didnt have a choice, there lives were taken from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner72 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 ^^ Entirely true, but in this case (Ms Winehouse), like too many before her, it wasn't as if nobody knew of her problems and where they would lead, but since they made headlines they also made money and so.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Para Handy wroteREALITY CHECK FOLKS!!!!!5 days ago a true british hero was killed fighting for our country.Did you know this? Do you know his name? Did you care?A singer addicted to drugs and alchohol dies and its all over the news, facebook and twitter in minutes!!! !RIP Corporal Mark Anthony Palin from 1st battalion the rifles!I did not know this and sadly the reason I did not know this is that I, probably along with the majority of people in the UK, have got so used to reports of soldiers killed in Afghanistan and other conflicts. The death of a young British pop star is, I fear, more newsworthy. Do I care?. Personally, for the individuals concerned not all that much. I did not know them and they both made lifestyle choices that led to their death. One was brave and one was stupid but they both died. For their families yes equally. A loss is a loss no matter what the cause. Do I care when a drink and drugged pop star makes headlines that almost equal the atrocity in Norway?. Yes!. The world has gone crazy with the "celebrity" business. And finally do I care that Corporal Palin died fighting for "our country". Well I would if he had but did the UK not get into Afghanistan as a loyal sidekick of the USA?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 This thread/string is about dedications to Amy Whitehouse, there is another string/theread for dedications to the victims in Norway. You can start a string/thread for the war fallen. If you want to start a victim of war thread/string here is some info...http://www.iraqbodycount.org/analysis/numbers/warlogs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachcaster Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 ^Amy Whitehouse? who is she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 This thread/string is ... another string/theread for ... a string/thread ... victim of war thread/string ... and I have asked before why you insist on foisting your "string" spam on Shetlink. I completely fail to see any purpose in doing so. Just what is it supposed to achieve that the single well-understood term thread does not? Is it meant to be amusing? Could you perhaps follow your own advice and start a thread, "string" or even a "theread," where you can indulge your addiction to the posting of such idiosyncratic pointlessness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 ^Amy Whitehouse? who is she? I thought she died a long time ago, she was old.... ....nah, hang on that was Mary. Hmmm....who knows, "celebrities" all look alike to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Ha Ha that is funny, I did mean Winehouse, slip o the keys. But I feel Mary Whitehouse's spirit lives on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 .....I feel Mary Whitehouse's spirit lives on. I don't doubt it. Newman, Baddiel, Punt and Dennis probably still have a handful of die hard fans who buy the occasional video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peerie-tattie Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 completely and utterly agree with you Para Handy, Tho i also agree no matter how she died, to die so young and so talented is tragic by any means. However what i cant understand is why when someone who is famous for what ever reason, dies, all of a sudden theres a thread full of sympathy and support, Yet here in Shetland when some hard working fisherman is lost at sea or someone dies in tragic circumstances, there never seems to be a thread offering sympathy,support or prayers to their families , friends and loved ones. Why is this so, do we take it for granted that they know they're in our thoughts, do we feel awkward because its so close to home, are we afraid of upsetting them by saying the wrong thing, Ok, while these people may not sell music,or act on tv or be famous in any way, to the families who lose anyone, their chosen career isnt an issue, the issue is the loss of a much loved person, and these people deserve our thoughts,prayers and sympathy just as much, and yet sadly they dont seem to get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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