Chris Brown

I am certain that most people, regardless of their taste in music or lack of interest in keeping up with what is in the now, know of Chris Brown and the incident that happened between him and Rihanna because of the widespread media attention it received and the cruel jokes that spread throughout the Internet. I know I haven't seen and heard half as much as most probably have because I don't have "television" and don't follow along with all of it online because I know a great deal of coverage, especially on celebrities, can be false because of rumors and because sometimes someone just wants a "good" story to up their ratings.

Today, via YouTube, I watched Larry King Live's interview with Chris Brown. His mother and attorney were present as well. I have to say I am impressed. I admire many of the things that were said. The interview was divided into 5 parts and I rated 5 stars on a few and commented why as well.

His mother commented when asked, that she forgave her son not only because he is her son, but because she would (I say, try to) forgive anyone, because she's not one to judge anyone else, she doesn't have the right to. If only everyone had that point of view. We are all imperfect in so many ways, and just because one person's imperfection is out there for everyone else to see, doesn't make your or my own imperfections any less than theirs. I cannot imagine being in the public eye like Chris Brown and Rihanna or as other celebrities are. They have to be strong to ignore so much criticism (and lies said) about every little aspect of their lives. (Off subject, but I am still amazed and appalled at how big of a deal people made about Jessica Simpson and her weight gain a while back. How stupid!) I can hardly take the little criticism I get myself. I would surely have a nervous breakdown and that would only be more for them to feed off of!

Chris was, of course, asked to explain what exactly happened that night. Chris said he was sorry, but he did not want to disrespect Rihanna's or his own privacy about the matter. Way to go! It happened between the two of them and it should stay between the two of them. It is not our business, regardless of their celebrity statuses. If they wanted to share, fine. But they don't and no one should have a problem with that. We should not get entertainment value out of the problems and sufferings of others.

I do not excuse him for what he did to Rihanna, but I do forgive him. I applaud him for the way he has handled the aftermath. He has apologized. He accepts and is taking responsibility for his actions and he does not believe his punishment is unfair or unjust. I think it says a lot of him that he refuses to share every intimate detail with the world. It only makes the public angrier and attack him more. If you don't believe that, just take a look at some of the comments made on the YouTube interview videos. All most people watched it for was the juicy details, which most would have only used as more ammunition against him and possibly Rihanna. He could have spilled it all to satisfy people and their sick curiosity. He could have told it all (truth or lie) and uncovered the fact that Rihanna did do something that merited his being angry. Not as an excuse for what happened, because it is completely inexcusable, but to imply that she did mess up as well and try to put a small part of blame on her. But he didn't. He has the sense to know that what he did was completely wrong and the heart to not drag Rihanna through the dirt any more than she already has been, because whether or not she did say or do something to stir him up, what he did was him and him alone. We are all affected by our environments. They help shape us into the people we become, but only we can choose how we are going to handle the world around us.

The rich and famous need prayer too. We are all people no matter how different we are and no matter what our circumstances are. Regardless of any kind of "status" one has, we all make mistakes, big and small. You can look at what someone else has done, you can look at what Chris has done, and you can say to yourself that there is no way you would ever do such a thing and that he must be a really terrible person. But, you need to remember that you haven't lived their life, that you haven't walked in their shoes, and that you aren't the one that has to live with the consequences and with the guilt that this person has to because of the err in judgment they have made. They may want to take it back with all they have and they can't. And I'm sure we have all felt that way about something we've done too. And I'm sure others have looked at some of the choices we have made ourselves and shook their heads as well. We are all more alike in our shortcomings than we are different, whether we want to acknowledge it or not.

People can say a lot of things about this blog. They can say that all media coverage is completely staged. They can say all of this interview was set up and arranged to appeal to people like me and for me to come to the conclusions that I have. I'm not going to argue that point. I have only taken what is there and given my opinions, so take it or leave it.



-ladyworpledinker