The PC Police Need To Shut It
Page Six is reporting that Benicio del Toro made an appearance at the Gay Men's Health Crisis Center during a meeting for meth addicts. Benicio got up and said, "Hi, my name is Benicio. I am not an addict, and I am not gay. I am here to support my friend."
While I doubt that everyone in the group stands up and says, "Hi, I'm Michael, and I'm gay" like it was some kind of disease, Benicio could probably be excused for his stumbling over what he was saying and should be congratulated for being there if he was there to really help his friend. Benicio met the friend while doing some research for his recent role as a drug addict. You would think he would have learned enough while doing Traffic, but, maybe he needed to do some more to see what it was like from the other side of the law this time.
Lots of people are giving Benicio crap for calling himself the guy's sponsor. Yes, in order to be a "sponsor" typically one would have had to go through the 12 steps. However, just like he stumbled in his introduction, he is just using the first word that comes to his mind. This is what is so messed up about people in this PC world. A guy who could be doing almost anything in the world, goes down to West 24th Street to help out a friend. Makes sure the guy gets to a meeting. Instead of lauding someone for doing an act of kindness, the PC Police get all over Benicio for calling himself a sponsor. Do you think the backlash may lead to Benicio deciding to skip attending meetings with his friend?
Maybe instead of being on their high horse about a word, or a term, maybe they should look at themselves and ask if they have helped a friend like Benicio helped a friend. Damn this blog today is starting to really look like a soap box, but hey, sometimes things have to be said.
