Comments on: Gilbert Arenas Now Thinks Voting Is A Joking Matter

By: Truth About It

Truth About It — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:53:00 +0000

It seems like the segment that might be most influenced by Arenas’ words is not yet of age to vote….however, that doesn’t mean they can’t be politically active, or at least involved.

Not to say that everyone must be “active”….but at least don’t be so self-absorbed that you are not aware.

By: Old Man Stubborn

Old Man Stubborn — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:26:00 +0000

In the age of internet access youth can feel more connected than ever to their stars.

If Michael Jordan had had a blog in the prime of his career, it would have been the most visited sports internet site in history. Kids love to get close to their athlete role models, and by Gilbert making himself available, he is getting kids to know him better, which in turn allows them to feel more free to want to do as he does.

By: I Live Inspired

I Live Inspired — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:37:00 +0000

I agree with all of it but do you really believe that “many of the youth in D.C., Oakland, and many other hoods live and die on Gil’s every word.” I just don’t think that is true. I feel like the days of the extremely influential star are over. Kids don’t care all that much.

It’s been over ten years since Charles Barkley said ‘I am not a role model’ and he was wrong then -but these days he would have been right.

By: Old Man Stubborn

Old Man Stubborn — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:18:00 +0000

I can care less whether Gil votes or not. Honestly, his ignorance on the issue is how many Americans feel, but what steams me is that he says these ignorant things in the public arena — and he isn’t the only BLACK celebrity to do so, Nas proclaimed that voting was “for dummies.”

Sometimes I think people in Gilbert’s position forget just how influential they, their actions, and their words, are to the kids who look up to them. Generally the kids who have strong role models at the house won’t be misguided, but many of the youth in D.C., Oakland, and many other hoods, live and die on Gil’s every word.

By: I Live Inspired

I Live Inspired — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:28:00 +0000

Gilbert seems to be going the way of Chad Johnson whose once charming antics are now just tired and sort of pathetic.