re: Is there anyone that doesnt care that Robin Williams killed himself?

Yeah its surprising

You know, my feelings have evolved on this matter.

There was a time I took more of a dick attitude (though not to the "look at me!" Proportions you do apparently) and though that those people are selfish. And should be ashamed and that it's cowardly.

But then I grew the frick up and realized that life isn't under my control and that I've been granted a lot of unearned gifts in the form of privacy, mental healthiness, supportive people and pretty stress-minimized circumstances in general in life.

Can I ever think of a reason coming up that would make me want to kill myself? No. Absolutely not. I'm right with you there. But I'm also mature and compassionate enough to know that I'm incredibly fortunate not to be afflicted with any kind of circumstances or instability that would make it ever seem reasonable.

The same think that makes me think I cannot ever understand wanting to kill myself is also why I would never pretend to understand how truly awful and depressed someone must feel to think it was their final and only option. I feel very fortunate at this point to have that feeling of control and hope that you grow up takins for granted.

Have some compassion for a man that he was so afflicted and tormented by his demons that he wanted to cease to exist, regardless of how infathomable a circumstance your version of reality makes you think is even possible.

And for Pete's sake keep the edgy, contrarian "why do people care about a celebrity" shite to yourself while you're at it. Nostalgia is a funny thing in that a man on the tv screen can link you to your childhood. Or maybe his performances cheered someone up in a rough patch and they formed what is ultimately an impersonal but nevertheless sentimental bond to him and the joy he brought. You mocking people just screams insecurity.

Damn swoop, that's well said.

I deliberately did not comment on RW's death yesterday. I understand how popular he was, and that many people would be affected by it. Especially the generation that grew up with him as Mork -- which would include me, except that I never liked the show.

Today, while avoiding making "I don't give a shite if he died" comments, I have given my honest opinion of him as a comedian. Even that seems to be too much for some people.

I heard someone say on a radio show today I was listening to while driving that some who commit suicide, especially those who have close loved ones, do it out of feeling like it's the best thing for their loved ones, that it's the only option to make their loved ones lives better.

I can't speak for Robin Williams, sounds like he had addictions/problems that he couldn't shake.

Well he didn't do anything half arse. He did the longest railroad track rails ever. The KCS rail line had nothing on him

My dad loved robin Williams. My dad also died at 63 from complications from heart surgery. My dad wanted to live, so excuse me if I don't shed a tear for someone who didn't want to live. I've grown up and realized wtf really matters in life and celebrities that kill themselves don't really matter in the grand scheme of things. I appreciate his comedy but also understand that coked up is no way to go through life. I am praying for those he left behind.

Oh shut the frick up, you are comparing Robin Williams to Hitler here. That's absurd

Robin Williams>>>>>some random a-hole