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Jimmy Mizzen....again.

I don't want to sound cold and callous on the fate of this poor young man, but what value do the family get out of making a public statement to the press, and going on television with all the family? Is it theraputic in some way? I know it's easy to be critical when it's not you, and none of us know how we would re-act if it happened to us, but I just feel that the media are fuelling this sort of thing for the sake of sales and coverage. Is there anyone out there who works with, or helps families in similar situations? Does it serve any purpose?

10ClarionSt Mon 12/05/08 21:21

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bobtheturkey
Mon 12/05/08
21:26

god forbid that i agree with you clarion but i never see the point in it either, i suppose it distracts them in some way from thinking about the reality of what has happened without realising that the press like those people who love gossip are only feigning that they care to try and get some juicy news item, if it were me i would have my property littered with mines and savage dogs and i would deal with it in private

10ClarionSt
Mon 12/05/08
21:29

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Bob, underneath it all, I'm a nice guy. :o)

Postdog
Mon 12/05/08
21:34

I'm with you. There was something weird about seeing the mum so composed considering.

Oneeyedvic
Tue 13/05/08
06:30

Although not remotely similar in terms of crime, my mother in law died a few years ago of motor neurone disease.

At a time of grief, there tends to be anger - this often needs to be aimed. In my case, the anger was with the government who would not let her die in peace at a time of her choosing (euthanasia). Some people took that further (Diane Pretty's husband).

In this case, Mrs Mizen has anger at the situation rather than the perpetrator. She is intelligent enough to realise that nothing can change what has happened and is therefore highlighting what happened as an appeal to other parents to know where and what your son is doing.

beejay1124
Tue 13/05/08
06:34

v good answer vic

stokemaveric
Tue 13/05/08
16:50

maybe the family has some religion to help them through their grief at the horrendous murder of their beloved son...i dont think i would be so composed if it happened to a member of my family.......my anger at the person involved would be to immense im afraid..................

10ClarionSt
Tue 13/05/08
18:32

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Some really good answers. Thank you. I come from a time when grief was a private thing. Where you mourned your loss in private and paid your tributes at the funeral.

These days, everyone is quick to pay tributes well before any funeral, so what is there left to say at the ceremony?

I think along the lines of Rtaxron, but as I said, it's easy to say these things until it happens to you.

Let's hope it never does.

libbyangel
Wed 14/05/08
14:31

I think most of these statements people have made are a discrace.
you do sound cold and callous and i dont think you truly understand what has happened here.
I know the mizen family very well and i knew Jimmy he was a wonderful lad who did not deserve in any way what happened to him, not only that but he died in his brothers arms and infront of his other brother and his mother.
It wasnt about getting anything out of making a statement to the press but it was a world wide story that bombarded them with questions and photographers they have made there statements to say how they felt about there son and about the killer and how they will remember him and that is all, they have every right to let the public see they are a loving strong family who have shown alot of humility and forgiveness the fact is they are strong catholics who are very dedicated to there faith and dont want to be in the limelight they said what they did out of respect for there son and now wish to be left to grieve with there family and friends.
i just hope this situation never arises for you to deal with as i think you would be eating your words.

10ClarionSt
Wed 14/05/08
20:52

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That's a good response Libby, but there was no offence intended. I'm not sure who your last comment is meant to be for.

Nobody doubts the qualities of Jimmy Mizzen. From his photos he looks a really nice boy who his parents were extremely proud of.

This is a very emotional time for all those close to Jimmy. It's at times like these that the media show their true colours and will hound families for the sake of a statement that will boost the ratings and sales figures.

When the funeral has taken place, you will not see these people again. They will have had their story after parading the grieving family in front of the world.

I don't mean anything bad or nasty, and it has never happened to me, but I can't imagine I would be making public statements in the manner that some families do.

But you never know until it's you, do you?

10ClarionSt
Wed 14/05/08
20:56

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One thing that I can't see any relevance to in your comment is the fact that the family are strong Catholics.

Religion means nothing here. Or anywhere. It hould be banned. All faiths.

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