Re: Kate vs. Diana

[rbbrbndgrl@aol.com (Rbbrbndgrl)]

>--- Kbfreakc wrote:
>The wisdom of Kate's conscious decision to avoid the media and not to become
>just another celebrity is now apparent.  See where Princess Diana's thirst
>for 
>celebrity got her.  Now she's dead.  I find it very interesting the
>relationship of 
>talent and brilliance to who is meritorious of celebrity and how this has
>worked in
>Kate's favor.  Princess Diana, who was a relatively talentless cutesy
>air-head and
>a former member of the Royal family, is admired and mourned by millions;
>yet, Kate Bush, who has given the world more than Diana ever thought of, is
>relatively
>ignored.  Brilliance is ignored while mediocrty is Glorified!  Ain't the
>world a twisted place.  I hope I never live to see Kate Bush's death, but
>when than time comes, she definitely deserves a state funeral.  Kate has
>character that Diana only wished she had.
>
>EC Morris

   I find this message totally distasteful. How can you compare the two
women, that are totally different. This is not a whose better Kate or
Diana? debate. Can't one respect Kate and respect Diana without comparing
the two? It is so like Western society to pit two successful women against
each other, as if only one can be the best.  Diana, (the cutesy,
talentedless, airhead) has brought awareness of many social issues to the
mass public, and has raised millions of dollars for charity. I hardly call
her efforts mediocre. Why can't we appreciate this for what it is, and
nothing more. 
    Kate would not want a state funeral. Kate is a talented artist and is
indeed brillant. I am sure she herself would cringe at reading Morris's
post. I found Kate's music to be a comfort after Diana's death. 
          Mary (due with baby girl Catherine in Jan. 98)