Kobe Bryant

[Pam]

I'm not really comfortable starting threads in the Dog House, although I have done a few. I am starting this one because the subject of Kobe Bryant's guilt/innocence came up at work yesterday in, of all things, an office meeting! Yes, we do get sidetracked sometimes! In the course of the conversation it came out that 6 out of the 7 people in the meeting believe Kobe to be innocent. Now I know that we are just basing this on what is being fed to us via the media, but I was wondering what other people's thoughts are. I commented at the end of the meeting that if we had been his jury he would have gotten a "not guilty." What do you think?

[Karen]

I do not know the facts - just the media reports, which I do not trust. No opinion from me, please.

[KYS]

Just last week we had a discussion at work.
My reaction and statement,
"I don't know, and I will not make any judgement
on either of them, till the facts come out at the court trial."

[Kfamr]

PLEASE! What girl wouldn't want Kobe? I think this girl just wanted to be on the news for a while.

[Twisterdog]

I can't vote because I don't know who Kobe Bryant is or what he did. I don't have a TV.

[Logan]

Good for you, Twisterdog!

Kobe Bryant is one of my daughter's heroes. For her sake, I hope he is found innocent, although we have already discussed adultery and the ramifications of that, regardless of the assault charge. We are very disappointed.

[gini]

Pam, a three word reply.

Disappointed

Don't know!

[Airedalekisses]

I just hope whatever happens he doesn't pull the race card. The prosecuting attorney has received threats, as have the alleged victim's friends. I would hate to be on that jury-I'd hate to be on any jury-I'm a softy.

[CathyBogart]

It seems half the people here have no idea who this person is or what happened, myself among them. Anyone care to provide a news link or something please?

[Kfamr]

Kobe Bryant is a NBA player. He plays for the LA Lakers. He was charged with sexual assault.

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

I haven't really followed the story... but wether guilty or innocent .. HE CHEATED ON HIS WIFE.!!!! Why does everyone (not you PT'ers) think this is not a big deal?!?... If anything his wife should leave him and he can date all the girls he wants... I hope all this is embarassing him enough that he will grow up!

*i'm gettin off my soapbox now*

[Pam]

Interesting thoughts everyone! I was just wondering if our PT folks' impressions were being formed by the media. You are all correct. There has not yet been a trial yet, but so far it does seem that the positive slant the media is giving to him is affecting us, although with a "wait and see" attitude also. Logan, tell Helen that I have a great deal of respect for Kobe as a player too. There were times when the Lakers were playing the 76ers that I wished Kobe was on another team! He helped them way too much! LOL!

I am always discouraged when I see people fall into the adultery trap. It is amazing how many people get caught up in its web - famous and just people in my own little world. I heard a comment from someone the other day and I can't remember the name of the person but they are also in the public eye. Their thoughts on adultery: "Why would I do it and then have to give up half of allI that I own." That's a bit cynical and leads one to believe that they are staying married because of the financial end of it, but unfortunately lots of people think that way.

I guess it is harder for the "famous" to behave than us 'little folks." I am sure there are lots more people throwing themselves at them (not just sexually) than at any of us and they have the money to indulge in all types of decadent behaviors if they so choose. Fame isn't all that it's cracked up to be.

[joycenalex]

Originally posted by Pam
Fame isn't all that it's cracked up to be. [/B]

.....they can keep the fame, could i have the intrest from 2 days from their financial accounts? .

[bnormal]

Joyce, could we split it?

[Airedalekisses]

I'll be glad to take the $4 million purple diamond ring he gave his wife if she does't want it!!