You can also think both things, there is no need to reconcile the thoughts. I think that's a horrible way to die and also I only really feel bad for the 19 year old kid. The same way I don't want to see people get shot, but I'm also not crying for the Tsar.
The kid is more an Anastasia, not entirely un-tragic, but there's something disgusting about focusing massive sympathy on one rich kid while ignoring untold suffering of others.
I've never actually seen that movie, but the kid originally wasn't even supposed to be on it. I do wonder if his dad made him/bullied him into it. I don't really hold children in the same regards as their parents. I think everyone is just fascinated because it's so rare and stupid. Balloon boy wasn't rich and that was all over the news.
You can also think both things, there is no need to reconcile the thoughts. I think that's a horrible way to die and also I only really feel bad for the 19 year old kid. The same way I don't want to see people get shot, but I'm also not crying for the Tsar.
The kid is more an Anastasia, not entirely un-tragic, but there's something disgusting about focusing massive sympathy on one rich kid while ignoring untold suffering of others.
I've never actually seen that movie, but the kid originally wasn't even supposed to be on it. I do wonder if his dad made him/bullied him into it. I don't really hold children in the same regards as their parents. I think everyone is just fascinated because it's so rare and stupid. Balloon boy wasn't rich and that was all over the news.