R.I.P. Phillip Seymor Hoffman

[Kmanbay]

And I will agree to a certain point. I fully understand how even a brush with smack can drag one in or make one realize just what is going on. That said there also comes a point where even understanding does not excuse the fact that when your addiction overcomes ALL common sense where you threaten family members with bodily harm unless you get what you want will unleash the hounds of hell on your ass..... Do not be surprised when one drives 1300 miles and has a talk with you.

Just some thoughts on this subject.

I don't disagree with you and I don't excuse them for the path they put themselves on. If they had not taken the first step there would be no addiction for them or the pain and destruction they leave in their wake.

The problem with them driving any distance to see you is the reason they came. Unless they are in a 12 step program actually working the steps and are up to the 8-9 steps; they stopped by to get something from you. Usually money a place to stay or something else. They are the most accomplished liars in the world, well right next to politicians. They will use you until you are all used up and then come back for more. You can still love them or at least who they were before... But you will never be able to trust them, ever.

[Ronin13]

Am I the only one that finds a little but of irony here? He stated out children and streets would be safer if we banned guns, then dies of a heroin overdose... Did you hear the one about a kettle and a pot?

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[buffalobo]

I hate that feel like a heartless bastard, but I can't help it. I could care less... Prayers for his kids....

Sent from my ultra conservative tracking device.....

^^^^^This

I really liked a couple movies he was in but don't give a rats ass about his existence.

Lobbed from my electronic ball and chain

[newracer]

[Aloha_Shooter]

At this point, I'm actually pretty offended that the media has spent as much time on his self-inflicted death as it has. How about they move on to something of importance like where we stand on the investigation into improper use of the IRS or how the hell Lois Lerner qualifies for retirement vs. prosecution for malicious and illegal use of official powers?

[Rooskibar03]

Repost alert.

[Aloha_Shooter]

Nah, thebolt posted that one yesterday.

[jhirsh5280]

I feel sorry for his kids, but I have no sympathy for drug users and the harm they inflict on themselves. Apparently he couldnt deal with real world issues the way most people do and felt drugs was his only way to cope. He was selfish to think of himself and not his family before sticking that needle in his arm. Was he really that great of an actor? Other than Capote the only thing I remember him in was Along Came Poly and "White Lightning!", other than that; irrelevant. Sad how the media celebrate his life and death and ignore the fact he was a hardcore drug user. Its not like you start on heroine, there was probably a lead up of abuse of other drugs ie: cocaine that lead him down this path. Sorry but not sad at all.

[crashdown]

I feel sorry for his kids, but I have no sympathy for drug users and the harm they inflict on themselves. Apparently he couldnt deal with real world issues the way most people do and felt drugs was his only way to cope. He was selfish to think of himself and not his family before sticking that needle in his arm. Was he really that great of an actor? Other than Capote the only thing I remember him in was Along Came Poly and "White Lightning!", other than that; irrelevant. Sad how the media celebrate his life and death and ignore the fact he was a hardcore drug user. Its not like you start on heroine, there was probably a lead up of abuse of other drugs ie: cocaine that lead him down this path. Sorry but not sad at all.

He was on a multi day bender when he died. He was supposed to have his 3 children during his bender, and he bailed on them.
He was traveling around the country drinking,. and shooting up...... His kids will be way better off with their inheritance than him in their lives!
Can we kill this thread now???

[Aloha_Shooter]

Repost alert.

That's okay, it was worth a repost.