Mask Falls Off: Might As Well Not Make Excuses
The 'Exercise' of Parental Rights
"You are a rude, thoughtless little pig," Alec tells the girl, who raised his ire by missing a scheduled phone call from him. "You don't have the brains or the decency as a human being," says Alec, before adding, "I don't give a damn that you're 12 years old, or 11 years old."
--Alec Baldwin, to his daughter
The Excuse
"I'm sorry, as everyone who knows me is aware, for losing my temper with my child. I have been driven to the edge by parental alienation for many years now."
Not
"Ireland honey, I am so sorry. My public apology doesn't mean much, but I am sorry. If you can forgive me, be in touch when you can. I'll be here as long as it takes. Love you. Dad."
The Question
Who is the source of alienation?
The Industry and Who It Embraces
Next to Tim Robbins, he was the new political televangelist, preaching the high political dogma.
Political Question
What if this had been Charlton Heston?
Prescription
Twelve Months of Anger Management with Jack Nicholson.
