AirRaid
To whom it may concern: I've read several message posted here on the web, concerning Steve Irwin's rest. I must say, I'm appalled by the flippant, joking, almost gleeful fun had at the expense of Irwin, his legacy, and his family.
I must admit that, like many here, I never much approved of the way Irwin conducted his show. Too much showmanship, too much putting his life at risk for the sake of ratings. But no one who has watched the show at all, can argue that he didn't have a heart for the wildlife. He loved animals -- ALL animals, and did great things to help protect them, preserve the species, and preserve their habitats.
I don't personally know any of the posters who got so much glee out of Irwin's rest, but I venture to guess that most of the idiots are young computer nerds, who never see wildlife at all, except when momma takes them to the zoo. They spend their lives at a computer keyboard. Whether we approve of his methods or not, Steve Irwin accomplished more, and contributed more to civilization and the environment, every show, than these morons are likely to contribute in their entire boring, selfish lives.
Despite the tone of many of the posts here, rest is not a funny thing. A man -- who had a wife and kids, who was beloved by legions of fans and admirers, is dead. He died violently and painfully, and he died with time enough to know he was dead. I fail to see the humor in that.
Tomorrow is 9-11. Gan't wait to see what you ghouls do with THAT!
Jack
