That's true. Mine are too young yet, but here's hoping they look after me nicely and not put me in a home.
Congrats on ticking over 1000 posts. Well done.
That's true. Mine are too young yet, but here's hoping they look after me nicely and not put me in a home.
Congrats on ticking over 1000 posts. Well done.
Thanks, Ashley. The quality of posts always means a lot more than the quantity, so I'll try and get on more often. As to the kids, they're never too young to workOriginally Posted by Ashley Mayne
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I don't know why people that are famous always seems to get into trouble with the law.This is a shock to me that this can happen to a star such as Macaulay Culklin because his movie are still comeing on TV.I do hope that this is not the start of a trend that will go on for years.
Some people do not know how to ask for help. They need to be taken by the hand and led in the right direction.
And unless any of you have walked a mile in his shoes then do not judge him! Child actors often end up down this path and it's all because as a child they were given all this attention, the accolades, the good life etc.
Isn't that what a child wants? Any child? What happens when it's given twofold and then suddenly the red carpet is pulled out from under them and there is nothing?
Macauley is the end result of what happens when any child is neglected. And he as a child actor has probably suffered more so in that not only did his parents neglect him when the dollars started to roll in, but a world that gave him the attention, the accolades also forgot who he was.
Try to imagine how that would feel? walk that mile in his shoes.
And whoever said money brings you happiness?
We are all responsible for the paths we choose to travel in life and no we cannot always blame our parents or anyone for where we end up at journeys end, but until such time as we are shown how to take responsibility for our actions then we really need people to help us and not to condemn.
considering the last posting we shared. But no worries. Hopefully but now, Mac has had some good counsel sessions and is back on the right track, at least we can hope - eh?
~ Lynne ~
"An odd choice in picking "one's" battles, my friend -"
Agreed Lynne, a pattern is starting to emerge here so it would seem?
And yes Lynne here's hoping Macauley is where he needs to be at this point of his journey.
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Well said. I totally believe that you're right. It's a shame that some people fall into this pitiful existence (addiction to drugs) and perhaps even more tragic is the fact that they haven't got anyone to help them. We'll see what happens.Originally Posted by Allan White
I guess this is a consequence of being famous.Originally Posted by Joe Hassen
Unfortunately, this is not a new trend. As long as there have been movies, young actors and actresses have been getting into trouble. Conversly, children have been taken advantage of by their parents as well.
Yes, that's true. In fact, I recall the legal proceedings between Gary Coleman and his parents. Remember? The show Diff'rent Strokes.Originally Posted by Frederick Budde
I was talking to someone in the business and they told me the samething that everyone is saying here about TV stars.It is funny how out of all these stars being arrested we still like to see them on TV.Originally Posted by Joe Hassen
Publicity is good for an actor. Good or bad.
The sad thing about this is the fact that the publicity from this will probably boost his career. Stars these days don't care if the publicity they recieve is good or bad, just as long as they are in the tabloids. It is really sad though that he has turned to drugs at such a young age.
That is truly a sad situation for anyone to be involved in...especially someone so young. It's a shame that no one has tried to help him.
Maybe someday he'll get it together. Hope so, he was such a cute kid.
When you have kids yourself, it always makes you feel even worse when you hear things like this.
It is unfortunate that people degenerate by using drugs. But I think one reason this happens to celebrities is the early fame. When actors start as children always being in the public eye, they become overly concerned with and influenced by, other people. Consequently, they don't deepen their sense of self. By not maturing that way, young celebrities do not develop a strong independent and autonomous streak. As a result, they conform to peer pressure and what other people want them to do.
Furthermore, our country can defeat the drug dealers that sell this stuff by following Singapore's example. Once upon a time, Singapore's drug thugs had control over society and over the law. Finally a strongly conservative President (I forgot his name), got tough. He and his law enforcment or military crew started executing many "big time" drug dealers, while giving life-long imprisonment to smaller offenders. Next, they went after the brothels which were covers for the drug dealing and drug money. The brothels were soon shut down---along with the pornography shops that were also involved in the drug trade. Because the drug lords controlled the law to a certain extent. Singapore's drug busters had to "cut corners" when it came to legalities.
The point of the story: America is too weak on crime, especially drug crimes. We are too much worried about the so-called rights of murderous drug dealers. That makes our penal system weak. That's why drugs are a huge problem in the US.
To significantly weaken the drug problem: We must fight the drug dealers and drugs AS a WAR.
George,
You hit the nail on the head! Another thought...if our borders were secure, (which they're definately not), there would be less drugs entering our country. I'm sure most Americans (not including: the drug addicts) aggree. It's a pathetic situation to say the least.![]()
Joan Stanley
Joan, thanks for your response and understanding.Originally Posted by Joan Stanley
You also mention a good point about the securing of our borders. Since they are unsecured, many criminals can (and do) come into our country committing various crimes against Arizonan residents.
In fact, you are from Arizona. So you are aware of Governor Janet Napolitano's call for a "state of emergency" for Arizona back in 2005.
As a freelance journalist, I have covered that story and found Arizonans who fear the crimes that are committed against their neighbors. Many of them are drug-related. I also wouldn't be surprised if some terrorist wannabees also slipped through the Southern border.
Hopefully, you live in a better part of town.