RIP Charlton Heston

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

CH was passionate in his beliefs in terms of gun control. I do not necessarily agree with him on everything, but I do admire his steadfastness.

This is kind of off the subject, but I don't actually admire steadfastness. And, before you say it, yes: even in liberals. I admire people who are willing to listen to other people and get an understanding of the world around them. I admire compassion. (I don't think Heston had a lot, and yes, that is something that is informed by that speech in Denver.)

I have to say that I agree with GC in that I believe a person recently or long-time passed deserves no more respect than someone living. But I try to give everyone their due respect regardless. Heston did some things of merit in his life - in my opinion, mostly creatively. I pay tribute to those things. But I don't have to pay tribute to the others.