Is what Madonna did really that bad? - 10.25.2006.1

I’m back. Not much of real interest is going on right now. Though I did have an interesting conversation with my best friend about the Madonna situation. He brought up a good point. He mentioned that there isn’t much to be concerned with. The little boy is going to have a far better life with Madonna than without. With her he will have a good education, proper medical and dental treatment, and no worries on food. Another point was made about the rules that were broken. Does it matter since no matter the time it took the outcome is still better for the boy. To paraphrase my buddy “Would you prefer the Madonna didn’t spend the 3 million to ‘get’ the kid and his life was unchanged and miserable?” It’s hard to argue that point.

And of course the last thing he mentioned is that if the Black community is upset, which it doesn’t appear to be, then of course adopting kids is the answer. In truth the whole thing does give me an odd feeling, like the kid was bought. But I can’t argue the fact that his life will be far better. Still I wouldn’t want this to become a trend.

I am glad though if all of this attention turns to help the various African nations. There is some serious need there. When you consider that the average person at or below poverty in the U.S. is still living a better life than most in Africa, that is sad. Of course improving things here wouldn’t hurt either. While self-help is the primary means for help in America, the attention that entertainers and celebrities bring can be wonderful too.

This is what I think, what do you think?