Really, I'm not. Envious sometimes, maybe (I'm only human). I'm one of those people who actually likes to see others be happy. If I'm watching a game show like "Deal or No Deal" and the contestant does not do well, I feel bad for them--even if they were greedy or screwed up. If a gossip mag reports about a celebrity breakup or divorce, I don't find pleasure in it--in fact, I rarely read those articles--I just see the headlines while I'm standing in line at the grocery checkout or hear the blurb on a TV promo.
I don't "hate" Jon and Kate Gosselin because they bought a large new home with acreage--it's HOW they bought the home that I have an issue with. Selling out your children's privacy so you can achieve a certain lifestyle is just not right, in my opinion. Receiving offerings from well-meaning churches is fine if you are totally honest about your situation--no half-truths or "lies of omission." Getting "free" things--appliances, furniture, trips, etc.--not a crime--if they are, in fact, donations. However, nothing in life is "free" --there is a trade off--and parents trading their children's private moments for more "stuff" is not OK with me. If it were a matter of survival--having to trade certain things like the right to privacy for necessities such as food, clothing, shelter and medical care--I would be less critical. However, that is clearly not the case with this family.
For those that say "no one is perfect"-- I say, DUH! Of course no one is perfect. We all make mistakes, errors in judgement, wrong choices, etc. We human beings sometimes act selfishly, misbehave, act cruelly or thoughtlessly. You live, hopefully, you learn.
In the end, I really do wish the best for the Gosselin family--yes, Jon and Kate included. What I mean by "the best" does not mean "the best" houses, cars, clothes, trips, etc. I wish them a loving home with parents and children that appreciate and respect one another. I hope they can have good relationships with friends and extended family. Heck--I wish that for everyone. Peace.
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