Art's certainly made a lot of money, and got on a lot of shows - he got himself into the Nixon White House riding on the death of his daughter. And I think that's ghoulish! That's ghoulish.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Using a daughter's death to gain fame or political access is morally repugnant.
- In plain terms
- Profiting from a child's death is wrong.
- What can you take from it?
- Grief should not be exploited for personal gain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is public mourning appropriate?
- How do you handle exploitation?
Another view
Without context, the specific accusation lacks verification.
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