This is completely ridiculous folks! I do not understand the touchiness that exists among fans. This thread does sound like bickering and "us versus them." Could someone please respect those of us who simply are frustrated that there is a lack of information about Gord's condition. This is not disrespectful!!! We are fans. We are concerned. Yes, we pray. And yes, we are eager to hear what is going on. We want to know Gord is going to be OK. And if he is not, we want to know too. It's natural for us to be concerned. He has involved us in his life through his music. He is a public figure. I personally think that 99% of the posts in this bulletin board are tasteful. Any speculation presented has been supported with reasons and has been labelled as such. And the fear that Lightfoot's children may read this is simply not relevant. They know more about their Dad's condition than any of us. Once again, I will make my position clear. I do not want to know details, I just wish that the hospital releases would not sound like press releases from a company that is covering stuff up. I wish I didn't have these doubts that I have. Is that disrespectful? No! It's my emotional response to something that I feel emotionally involved with. And yes, I do take exception to intimations that I am a "conspiracy theorist" and that I am somehow dishonouring Gord by wondering what is going on. Can we please treat each other with respect???
By the way, I will not post any speculation about Gord's health unless it is not speculation so don't worry Char.
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