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This Topic requires a lot more than a 20 minute audio, it could be a [tag-tec]HBO series[/tag-tec]! There is so much content on this subject it is ridiculous! Why would anyone want to be famous today with all the [tag-tec]freedom of the press[/tag-tec] and the technology that goes with it?
[tag-tec]Lindsay Lohan[/tag-tec], who is just 22 years old, has so much negative media attention at such a young age! [tag-tec]The paparazzi[/tag-tec] never stops with the [tag-tec]harassment[/tag-tec] and it is not a wonder her [tag-tec]Rehab[/tag-tec] stints have taken place. Alcohol and drugs are her escape! Why are there no charges being laid for these invasive paparazzi bastards? Why do celebrities and other profile people get [tag-tec]bad publicity[/tag-tec] and fined for harassing the paparazzi?
[tag-tec]Princess Diana[/tag-tec] and [tag-tec]Dodi Al-Fayed[/tag-tec] died in a paparazzi car chase back in 1997 and even then, no rules were implemented as to the danger that this constant harassment causes! [tag-tec]Prince William[/tag-tec]’s girlfriend [tag-tec]Kate Middleton[/tag-tec] is swarmed by them daily. That has got to be fearful for William after what happened to his mother!
Fellow Canadian [tag-tec]Pamela Anderson[/tag-tec] wants Congress to put some [tag-tec]anti-stalkerazzi laws[/tag-tec] in place because she is fed up with the constant cameras in hers and her son’s personal life. They even show up at the kid’s baseball games! Can you imagine how much pressure a young kid would feel? I am sure you remember the story back in 1996 with Pam’s Ex, [tag-tec]Tommy Lee[/tag-tec], when he attacked a camera man on [tag-tec]Sunset Strip[/tag-tec] in LA? He was charged $20,000 and had to take [tag-tec]anger management[/tag-tec] classes!
Still no regulations put upon the paparazzi! Why is it so one-sided? There should at least be a law about [tag-tec]celebrities’ children[/tag-tec]. No child should have to endure a frenzy of photographers outside their home/sporting event or playground. Maybe we should organize a [tag-tec]Dirty Harry[/tag-tec] “fight back” group to go [tag-tec]harass the paparazzi[/tag-tec] when they are at home, or out enjoying their personal lives with their kids. Hell, maybe we could hang from a tree and film their sex-life just for good measure.
Non celebrities can file a harassment charge against someone [tag-tec]stalking[/tag-tec] them, so why is this not the case with everyone? [tag-tec]Woody Harrelson[/tag-tec] just recently had a run in with a camera man at La Guardia airport where he was walking with his 12 year old daughter. After Woody ignored him, the camera man got more aggressive and was [tag-tec]taunting[/tag-tec] him. Woody punched the guy and took his camera! Maybe that is the answer, smashing their prized money-making possession; it would be worth the fine to hit them in their sleazy pocketbook
The bottom line here is, everyone is aggravated by these bloodhounds and some of them are causing serious [tag-tec]self-esteem issues[/tag-tec] with young celebrities. They are selling photographs to magazines that are berating and invasive, to anyone who will buy them. Have you ever stopped to think how it would affect you if you were the person they photographed? We all choose our professions but no one should have to deal with constant “in your face” harassment regardless of how much money they make!
A few celebrities have fought back to some degree, [tag-tec]Sean Penn[/tag-tec], Avril Lavigne (spits on them), Cameron Diaz & Justin Timberlake (steal camera and have to pay a settlement to two photographers!), Woody Harrelson more than once, Chris Martin (smashes windshield and slashes tires), [tag-tec]Hugh Grant[/tag-tec] (he throws baked beans), Britney Spears (attacks their SUV), Kayne West (smashed a camera) Mathew McConaughey (has Malibu fans fight the paparazzi for him while he surfs)
We realize that there are [tag-tec]good paparazzi[/tag-tec] that are an asset to many celebrities’ careers and are respected due to the understanding of certain [tag-tec]boundaries[/tag-tec]. But to have the [tag-tec]narrow minded attitude[/tag-tec] that Stars get paid too much money and should quit their whining and put up with it, is immature & jealous. It is [tag-tec]ABUSE[/tag-tec] and no one should have to endure it regardless of stature!
xoxox the beavers
