O.J. Simpson book, TV special canceled - Page 2

strandinthewind · #16 11-21-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

you? delete a post to prevent drama?

jesusf8ckingchrist. what is the world coming to?

LOL - I am mellowing with old age.

But, what the hell

I think OJ is acting in a tasteless manner even if the money really is for his kids. There is no excuse for this kind of pandering.

I also recognize the victims' families are very hurt - who wouldn't be.

But, I think the victims' families, to me, come across as going to the opening of an envelope or a Wal Mart to preach about this. I think they have said all they can say and their constant seeking to say it again, to me, smacks of perhaps a little media whoring on their part. If it had been me, I would have issued no comment on OJ's actions and certainly not gone on several late night shows to redisplay my outrage. But, that is just me.

JazmenFlowers · #17 11-21-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

LOL - I am mellowing with old age.

But, what the hell

I think OJ is acting in a tasteless manner even if the money really is for his kids. There is no excuse for this kind of pandering.

I also recognize the victims' families are very hurt - who wouldn't be.

But, I think the victims' families, to me, come across as going to the opening of an envelope or a Wal Mart to preach about this. I think they have said all they can say and their constant seeking to say it again, to me, smacks of perhaps a little media whoring on their part. If it had been me, I would have issued no comment on OJ's actions and certainly not gone on several late night shows to redisplay my outrage. But, that is just me.

yeah, I see where you're going. and I can kinda sorta say I agree. I think they do give that appearance, especially the Browns; but I think they, especially the Goldmans, are just adamant about making sure their daughter's/son's voice is heard every step of the way. but that's just me.

BlackWidow · #18 11-21-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

LOL - I am mellowing with old age.

But, what the hell

I think OJ is acting in a tasteless manner even if the money really is for his kids. There is no excuse for this kind of pandering.

I also recognize the victims' families are very hurt - who wouldn't be.

But, I think the victims' families, to me, come across as going to the opening of an envelope or a Wal Mart to preach about this. I think they have said all they can say and their constant seeking to say it again, to me, smacks of perhaps a little media whoring on their part. If it had been me, I would have issued no comment on OJ's actions and certainly not gone on several late night shows to redisplay my outrage. But, that is just me.

^^^
If he had done this..(and he did)..to my sister or brother..I would be in jail now for his murder..I am not kidding. I knew Nicole and this is a sore subject for me!

strandinthewind · #19 11-21-2006, 09:45 AM

I also think OJ ought to be able to write and release anything he wants to no matter how awful I may consider it. This is, after all, America. Everytime some group gets together to try and stop something from airing or being released, I just get my free speech/censorship dander up.

strandinthewind · #20 11-21-2006, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackWidow

^^^
If he had done this..(and he did)..to my sister or brother..I would be in jail now for his murder..I am not kidding. I knew Nicole and this is a sore subject for me!

I know you knew here. But, that still does not make their actions less tacky to me. To me, they come across as desperate and media seeking.

BlackWidow · #21 11-21-2006, 09:47 AM

This decision has actually restored my faith in decency in America!

strandinthewind · #22 11-21-2006, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

yeah, I see where you're going. and I can kinda sorta say I agree. I think they do give that appearance, especially the Browns; but I think they, especially the Goldmans, are just adamant about making sure their daughter's/son's voice is heard every step of the way. but that's just me.

I see that too and I think that is a good thing. Maybe it is the way he comes across while doing it.

In the end, it likely is not what I would do because I think it gives OJ even more notoriety, which I think is what he is seeking along with the $$$ that comes with it. But, that is just me.

strandinthewind · #23 11-21-2006, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackWidow

This decision has actually restored my faith in decency in America!

But, do you think it should be censored? I mean everyone was all up in arms when the Clinton thing and the Regean thing were going to be censored by the right and left wings. I was and am all for letting anything air as long as it does not cause a riot or endanger the public in any way. I do not think groups of people should control free speech. I get that in this particular case, I think the speech is tasteless, but when you get to individual line drawing, I think you get into trouble. So, I say let it air and those sick people who want to see it will. I would not.

chiffon head · #24 11-21-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackWidow

This decision has actually restored my faith in decency in America!

A small glimmer of hope

Renee

JazmenFlowers · #25 11-21-2006, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

In the end, it likely is not what I would do because I think it gives OJ even more notoriety, which I think is what he is seeking along with the $$$ that comes with it. But, that is just me.

ITA with respect to what I'd do. I'm like you, I would just say "no comment" -

DavidMn · #26 11-21-2006, 03:02 PM

God there is justice somewhere that this piece of **** didnt get to make ANY MONEY off this. May he burn in hell.

DrummerDeanna · #27 11-21-2006, 03:07 PM

I stated this in the other OJ thread - it applies here though...

I think it's great that it was cancelled...but I also find it sad and disturbing that the book made it to #20 in Amazon pre-sales. This decision does nothing to restore my faith in the American public...

DavidMn · #28 11-21-2006, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

I stated this in the other OJ thread - it applies here though...

I think it's great that it was cancelled...but I also find it sad and disturbing that the book made it to #20 in Amazon pre-sales. This decision does nothing to restore my faith in the American public...

Hey, not to make light of a bad situation, but what does OJ have to do with a member of Fleetwood Mac?

strandinthewind · #29 11-21-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

I stated this in the other OJ thread - it applies here though...

I think it's great that it was cancelled...but I also find it sad and disturbing that the book made it to #20 in Amazon pre-sales. This decision does nothing to restore my faith in the American public...

But, do you support the idea that a group of people can get together and get something banned from print. I mean the chips fell your way this time, but that may not always be the case.

DavidMn · #30 11-21-2006, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

But, do you support the idea that a group of people can get together and get something banned from print. I mean the chips fell your way this time, but that may not always be the case.

No you have a point, it sure would be nice if we all had the common sense to know what's right and what isnt.