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Aww, I'm so sorry. My Grandad died in October form lung cancer. It was so awful.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zander05 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Though Freddie fought bravely against the AIDS virus, there are millions who have had cancer and beat it successfully (ex: Melissa Etheridge, ...I would say Joe Armstrong but I don't know if he beat cancer). There are people in horrifying accidents and are told that they'll forever be confined to a wheelchair and do manage to walk again through intensive therapy.
And anyway, Freddie at least had meds to help him somewhat. Most people with AIDS in the early '80's probably didn't have a damn thing. Are they to be overlooked just because they weren't famous rock stars?[/QUOTE]
I agree.
Cheers
And anyway, Freddie at least had meds to help him somewhat. Most people with AIDS in the early '80's probably didn't have a damn thing. Are they to be overlooked just because they weren't famous rock stars?[/QUOTE]
I agree.
Cheers
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]LadyMoonshineDown wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zander05 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Though Freddie fought bravely against the AIDS virus, there are millions who have had cancer and beat it successfully (ex: Melissa Etheridge, ...I would say Joe Armstrong but I don't know if he beat cancer). There are people in horrifying accidents and are told that they'll forever be confined to a wheelchair and do manage to walk again through intensive therapy.
And anyway, Freddie at least had meds to help him somewhat. Most people with AIDS in the early '80's probably didn't have a damn thing. Are they to be overlooked just because they weren't famous rock stars?[/QUOTE]
I agree.
Cheers[/QUOTE]
There was no question Freddie was going to die. Rather than roll over and allow it to happen, he continued to live his life. "better to burn out than fade away" That's what we admire about him.
Does that mean, as you asked, if others are to be overlooked because they weren't famous rock stars? Absolutely not. But don't you see? For us, for the people who loved Freddie, the other victims now have a face - Freddie's face. He helped give that disgusting disease a spot at the dinner table. People started talking about it, learning about it. Not everyone, but more than before.
It's still taboo in many homes, but mention Freddie Mercury and people remember that he died of Aids years ago AND that science has STILL not found a cure - which means others are still suffering the way Freddie suffered. Some will even donate in memory of Freddie - that's what I do. And honestly, if not for him, I might not donate at all - I usually only donate to animal related charities.
So, because we 'knew' him, Freddie's fight made a difference. That's why we (I) remember, respect, and love Freddie Mercury.
And anyway, Freddie at least had meds to help him somewhat. Most people with AIDS in the early '80's probably didn't have a damn thing. Are they to be overlooked just because they weren't famous rock stars?[/QUOTE]
I agree.
Cheers[/QUOTE]
There was no question Freddie was going to die. Rather than roll over and allow it to happen, he continued to live his life. "better to burn out than fade away" That's what we admire about him.
Does that mean, as you asked, if others are to be overlooked because they weren't famous rock stars? Absolutely not. But don't you see? For us, for the people who loved Freddie, the other victims now have a face - Freddie's face. He helped give that disgusting disease a spot at the dinner table. People started talking about it, learning about it. Not everyone, but more than before.
It's still taboo in many homes, but mention Freddie Mercury and people remember that he died of Aids years ago AND that science has STILL not found a cure - which means others are still suffering the way Freddie suffered. Some will even donate in memory of Freddie - that's what I do. And honestly, if not for him, I might not donate at all - I usually only donate to animal related charities.
So, because we 'knew' him, Freddie's fight made a difference. That's why we (I) remember, respect, and love Freddie Mercury.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zander05 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Though Freddie fought bravely against the AIDS virus, there are millions who have had cancer and beat it successfully (ex: Melissa Etheridge, ...I would say Joe Armstrong but I don't know if he beat cancer). There are people in horrifying accidents and are told that they'll forever be confined to a wheelchair and do manage to walk again through intensive therapy.
And anyway, Freddie at least had meds to help him somewhat. Most people with AIDS in the early '80's probably didn't have a damn thing. Are they to be overlooked just because they weren't famous rock stars?[/QUOTE]
Your attitude bites. Because, instead of using Freddie's predicament to ignore the horrible luck of many other people, you're holding up their example in an attempt to extinguish the significance of his problems. Is it not enough to just say that both parties suffered terribly, rather than do the fashionable thing and say 'hah, rock stars don't suffer, they have their fortunes'.
And anyway, Freddie at least had meds to help him somewhat. Most people with AIDS in the early '80's probably didn't have a damn thing. Are they to be overlooked just because they weren't famous rock stars?[/QUOTE]
Your attitude bites. Because, instead of using Freddie's predicament to ignore the horrible luck of many other people, you're holding up their example in an attempt to extinguish the significance of his problems. Is it not enough to just say that both parties suffered terribly, rather than do the fashionable thing and say 'hah, rock stars don't suffer, they have their fortunes'.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zander05 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Though Freddie fought bravely against the AIDS virus, there are millions who have had cancer and beat it successfully (ex: Melissa Etheridge, ...I would say Joe Armstrong but I don't know if he beat cancer). There are people in horrifying accidents and are told that they'll forever be confined to a wheelchair and do manage to walk again through intensive therapy.
And anyway, Freddie at least had meds to help him somewhat. Most people with AIDS in the early '80's probably didn't have a damn thing. Are they to be overlooked just because they weren't famous rock stars?[/QUOTE]
Your attitude bites. Because, instead of using Freddie's predicament to ignore the horrible luck of many other people, you're holding up their example in an attempt to extinguish the significance of his problems. Is it not enough to just say that both parties suffered terribly, rather than do the fashionable thing and say 'hah, rock stars don't suffer, they have their fortunes'.[/QUOTE]
He isn't trying to say that Freddie didn't suffer. He is merely trying to point out the other side that is often overlooked. Freddie DID suffer, and it was horrible. He should still be alive, but you have to understand as well...
...when stuff happens to the famous (any famous person for that matter), then the issue is brought up more prominently, as opposed to everyday people who suffer just as much. You can't bash him for "bashing" the subject; He's just playing devils advocate, and just expressing his opinion.
Cheers
And anyway, Freddie at least had meds to help him somewhat. Most people with AIDS in the early '80's probably didn't have a damn thing. Are they to be overlooked just because they weren't famous rock stars?[/QUOTE]
Your attitude bites. Because, instead of using Freddie's predicament to ignore the horrible luck of many other people, you're holding up their example in an attempt to extinguish the significance of his problems. Is it not enough to just say that both parties suffered terribly, rather than do the fashionable thing and say 'hah, rock stars don't suffer, they have their fortunes'.[/QUOTE]
He isn't trying to say that Freddie didn't suffer. He is merely trying to point out the other side that is often overlooked. Freddie DID suffer, and it was horrible. He should still be alive, but you have to understand as well...
...when stuff happens to the famous (any famous person for that matter), then the issue is brought up more prominently, as opposed to everyday people who suffer just as much. You can't bash him for "bashing" the subject; He's just playing devils advocate, and just expressing his opinion.
Cheers