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Originally posted by Ace_O_Spades
Have YOU ever had something like this happen? It's tough to deal with, and you support the people in any way possible.
If you say "Yes, I have, and I totally shunned the person because he's a moron, even though I care about him" I'm going to lose a lot of respect.
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I was waiting for that. The "Hypothetical Question" followed by the "Cut 'Em Off at the Pass".
I've never had to go through this, thank God. If it did happen to a friend of mine, depending on what kind of friend he is, I'd be there for him. I can respect his family and friends being so supportive, which is why I say he is so lucky.
What I can't stand is all this hero worshipping given out by people who have never met the man, and only 'care' about him because of what a great hockey player he is. This wasn't just a traffic accident. He wasn't run off the road by some drunk moron, or slipped on an oil patch. The only thing that is questionable is whether his Ferrari had any structural defects (as Ferraris are notorious for).
But, as I see it, he pressed that pedal to the floor, misjudged his driving abilities, and ended up killing his friend in the process. For that, I think he deserves some scorn. The notion that he should be put on a pedestal, and praised for his valiant coping makes me angry.