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13 years ago 05/21/2013 4:56pm EDT

I just finished up my junior year of college and yesterday I saw all over facebook that a high school classmate of mine passed away yesterday in his sleep. I was somewhat sorta friendly with the kid in middle school but we drifted away since. I know he was involved with a bad crowd in high school and did a lot of drugs etc. Of course my condolences out to his family and close ones; but in the midst of former classmates of mine(many of whom I know were not close with him) pouring their hearts out and saying how much they miss him I really don't feel much emotion. Should I?

13 years ago 05/21/2013 5:02pm EDT

re: Puzzled Alum

13 years ago 05/21/2013 5:06pm EDT

re: Puzzled Alum

Puzzled Alum wrote:...I really don't feel much emotion. Should I?

No, you shouldn't. In fact, I applaud you for having honest feelings regarding the matter. You seem sorry that a fellow human being met an early demise, and that's far more than you're obligated. Your blubbering former classmates are complete phonies.

Taking it a step further, it would be equally as acceptable if you (or someone) said "The guy lived a hard life and brought it on himself." I've never understood why a person automatically becomes a great guy worth missing as soon as he kicks the bucket.

13 years ago 05/21/2013 6:31pm EDT

re: Cobweb

Because it makes the person, who is saying they are worth missing, look like a better person.

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