Posted by
dghutchins on Thursday, November 16, 2006 10:09:59 PM
OJ Simpson is once again in need of some ego stroking and attention, so now that he is immune from further prosecution, he is arguably starting to confess to his murders one piece at a time by authoring a new book called If I Did It complete with talk show interviews and promotions. It is outrageous that this man would be given a platform from which to reopen old wounds for a family still in mourning, but what is even more outrageous is the fact that the main stream media is marketing such sensationalism as an event worthy of our viewing time and patronage. It's hard to decide who is the most depraved here: OJ, the media, or us.
Obviously, this was OJ's brainchild, and the media has helped fertilize the twisted idea for profit/ratings. But what about us? Do we really want more details on what we already know about this travesty of justice? Are we so bored with all the other depraved "entertainment" available that we would welcome this "fresh" idea to tickle our eyes and ears? God forbid it.
Say NO to Simpson's TV specials and his new book, If I Did It. Boycott producers, sponsors, and promoters of this vile and disgusting spectacle. Don't be a participant in reminding the Goldman family of their tragic loss. Pray for OJ's earnest confession, repentance, and salvation (without the titillation). Pray that OJ and the media would stop this circus and not remind the Simpson children that it was their mother who was slaughtered that night. Pray that the Goldman family would be comforted as they continue to heal and get on with their lives after all these years. Pray that we would be strong enough to stand up and show the main stream media that we are not just primal appetites looking to be fed. We are people with a conscience, and we know when something is not right. Don't watch it. Don't read it. Don't reward those promoting such trash.