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RE: Whitney Houston has died - 2/15/2012 10:11:33 PM

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Their should be classes for no talent people

No talent? Really? Whether you were into her music or not, she had a massive talent.

100 percent this. Her voice was one of a kind capable of reaching notes that no one could, and I was no fan either, I'm a headbanger ;-) However to not recognize her incredible talent is just being intellectually dishonest.

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RE: Whitney Houston has died - 2/15/2012 10:37:39 PM

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Sometimes the world is just too big for some people. I find that sad, no matter who it is.

There has been addiction throughout my family. Some family members have successfully fought their way through it; others have not. One, who was clean and sober over 20 years, relapsed, and (fortunately) clawed his way through again. This will be something he will always struggle with. And that struggle is personal to him, and not for me to judge. We all have our struggles and sometimes they're over things others don't struggle with at all. We all have different areas of strengths and weaknesses.

I find it sad that Whitney, despite her efforts, lost her struggle. I hope her loss shines a light on addiction issues for others.

I loved how Steven Tyler mentioned they both had problems with their demons, only she lost.

As far as comparing her death to the deaths of non-celebs - - People grieve people who have affected them. Whether famous or not. Just so happens that Whitney affected millions of people. The poor guy on the street did not. When people grieve a common loss, they get together and talk about it. In small groups or in masses. To toss criticism at those grieving seems disrespectful to me.

Anyway, yeah I'm sad for the loss of Whitney. I had always hoped she'd find her way out of her inner turmoil.

PS: I didn't think "I Will Always Love You" was her best song. I loved that song back when Dolly sang it and always preferred Dolly's version. "All the Man that I Need" is what did it for me.

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RE: Whitney Houston has died - 2/16/2012 6:52:04 AM

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There has been addiction throughout my family. Some family members have successfully fought their way through it; others have not. One, who was clean and sober over 20 years, relapsed, and (fortunately) clawed his way through again. This will be something he will always struggle with. And that struggle is personal to him, and not for me to judge. We all have our struggles and sometimes they're over things others don't struggle with at all. We all have different areas of strengths and weaknesses.

I find it sad that Whitney, despite her efforts, lost her struggle. I hope her loss shines a light on addiction issues for others.

I loved how Steven Tyler mentioned they both had problems with their demons, only she lost.

This matches the experience of my friends with addiction. I find it very harsh when people say that addicts are just selfish, or just party animals with no respect for themselves or others, who don't love their parents or their children, etc., and that if they just cared enough they could easily get themselves clean. The reality is far more complex, and witnessing these struggles through the eyes of my friends, I have nothing but respect for the fact that becoming clean is very, very difficult, and that many people do lose the battle. I think disparaging or judging someone for losing the battle is cruel. I appreciate your perspective and the understanding and kindness that it represents. Being empathetic and sympathetic to the struggles of others is so very important.

p.s. I always liked "Saving all my Love for You" :)

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RE: Whitney Houston has died - 2/16/2012 7:25:03 PM

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Their should be classes for no talent people

No talent? Really? Whether you were into her music or not, she had a massive talent.

Yepper.

I couldn't care less for Barbra....actually can't stand her but....there ain't no fucking question she's got the "it" of wherever "it" comes from.

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RE: Whitney Houston has died - 2/23/2012 12:22:25 PM

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http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-february-21-2012/back-in-black---whitney-houston-s-death

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RE: Whitney Houston has died - 2/23/2012 12:32:33 PM

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Her voice was one of a kind capable of reaching notes that no one could

Is that why the dogs always howled when she came on the radio?

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