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Americans respect Death about as much as they respect the musical stylings of Ashlee Simpson. We begrudgingly acknowledge the somewhat discordant inevitability of both. Cheap sentiment belies our fears and euphemisms mask our mortal worries when others… pass on, cross over, kick the bucket, bite the bullet, shuffle off this mortal coil and settle down for the big sleep of a Mitch Albom audio book. 

When celebrities are, er,  consigned to the earth, we spout humbling homilies of “tragedy” and “loss” as if these stars were closer to us than family and more valuable than capital gains taxes. But we don’t know really know these folks. Yes, I know: Stars, they’re just like… US! However, I think we should save our blubbering for those within our own bubbles or, better yet, for all the anonymous souls who have truly suffered.

Today, I propose a compromise, a way to properly pay respects for one fallen star while saving another so desperately in need. Watch today’s THINK piece, then draw your own conclusions and share them right here on The Warren Report.