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A man dies and we argue his credibility?
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[QUOTE="Jaybird, post: 1099420, member: 22283"] Good write, railer. Two other threads have been closed down over some controversial statements concerning Irwin. I am replying in this one, basically because I didn't get the opportunity to run my chops in the other two threads... In my world, I saw Irwin pretty much as his pop eulogized him, as a "regular bloke". But only regular to the point that it seemed like the guy was genuine. An everyday sort of bloke like you or I. Not some self-centered, lost in space, media whore. The exception is that Mr. Irwin was a freak. And we all have met, or are such freaks. Persons who have a passion for their life's interests that goes above what the normal range for what simply enjoying something provides. These types are rooted deep into their convictions and works, and devote their lives to pursuing that craft, hobby, interest, or whatever endeavor, to levels that are above what normal enthusiasts experience. Often times persons of such passion may do things that are out of the ordinary. But that is simply part of being a freak. The freak, by his very definition, doesn't swing the bat the same way every other jamoke does to begin with. Ordinary be damned, and if it takes some sensationalism and theatrics to drive points, or better yet to generate revenues, then so be it, in the mind of the freak I'm sure. I'm also fairly certain that a bonofide freak, as I'm convinced Irwin was, isn't really worried about what his critics have to say about him. Then or now. And I agree that none of us...really have the right to be judging Steve Irwin's life. Sure the guy did freaky antics, but good works and love were all around the guy. His work for animals is, and will continue to be in his effigy, good stuff. And his family all appear to be sane, loving people, as do his colleagues. His critics should be so lucky, or as credible. [/QUOTE]
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