tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199913476124065481.post9087812082749063151..comments2023-03-24T04:40:28.212-04:00Comments on All Those Stamps: Role ModelsAnn in NJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08867456693546188505noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199913476124065481.post-30709447385137107742009-02-10T10:49:00.000-05:002009-02-10T10:49:00.000-05:00Momo, I agree that the issue is that he did a dum...Momo, I agree that the issue is that he did a dumb thing. I think the bigger problem is that he chose "friends" that took a picture of him doing a dumb thing AND posted it on the internet.<BR/><BR/>Everyone does dumb things or misjudges friends. But we, as a society that publicizes these things immediately and broadly, still expect our celebrities to maintain the illusion of good behavior. ALL the time. And I think that's both unrealistic and unfair. But I appreciate your opinion!Ann in NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867456693546188505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199913476124065481.post-62342190426043777812009-02-09T12:33:00.000-05:002009-02-09T12:33:00.000-05:00I was so glad to see your comment on my Michael Ph...I was so glad to see your comment on my Michael Phelps post, because you were the first person who stepped up and said you disagreed. I agree that you should use him as an example with your children...that they can learn something from this whole thing. But beyond that, my opinion is different.<BR/><BR/>Do I think it's a big deal that he was smoking pot? Not really. Do I think it's a big deal that he was dumb enough to do it in front of other people so that children who look up to him can see him using illegal drugs? Yes. <BR/><BR/>I agree that parents are the best role models for their children, and I would certainly hope that parents aren't using bongs in front of their kids (though, I know it happens), so why is it okay for my kids to see Michael Phelps doing it?Momo Falihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735425888226178189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199913476124065481.post-19977156915718728592009-02-08T11:16:00.000-05:002009-02-08T11:16:00.000-05:00I live in Jersey and someone gave me a small list ...I live in Jersey and someone gave me a small list of NJ blogs when I started blogging again, so hello <BR/>:-). I've had a neighbor (in a very "normal" family town) who beat his wife with a vacuum. One who needed DYFS to come take the kids away. One who was selling drugs and had her kid in bed with her & her bf. We are a country pissed at someone for taking a hit off a bong? Well, aren't we holier than thou. I don't smoke pot, I think I am the only person I know who has never smoked pot, and I still don't find this even one whit interesting. He got such a bad deal. ~MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199913476124065481.post-36501716638549881162009-02-05T12:24:00.000-05:002009-02-05T12:24:00.000-05:00Well said!Well said!hokgardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09971689914882302078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199913476124065481.post-59423828814444594202009-02-05T11:32:00.000-05:002009-02-05T11:32:00.000-05:00Well written, Ann!Well written, Ann!Jill in MAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16013922340752215086noreply@blogger.com