Rest In Peace

I have plans to post about something else more politically based later, but I couldn't let this go by. As you are well aware I am sure, the young actor Heath Ledger died on Tuesday. The death was sudden and shocking to those of us who admired his acting ability (and yes, admittedly his attractiveness) and we are still searching for answers. I particularly loved him in the revision of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew—Ten Things I Hate About You.

I have no love or respect for Fox News, but this time they have really out down themselves. One of their anchors, John Gibson, on his radio show repeatedly mocked and disparaged Ledger, calling him a "weirdo" and referencing his incredible role in Brokeback Mountain by saying "Well he found out how to quit you." (The line from the movie is "I wish I knew how to quit you.") If you would like to listen for yourselves to the appalling spectacle, Think Progress has the audio link.

Email Fox (I did) and express your disgust if you think that this behavior is wrong and inhuman. Apparently they are too chicken shit to have an actual email for each show or anchor, so you have to use this general email: Myword@foxnews.com.