[whataretheysaying] Mary Madigan: Steve Irwin, RIP

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Posted by Mary Madigan:
Steve Irwin, RIP
http://whataretheysaying.powerblogs.com/posts/1157654644.shtml


   I haven't said anything about [1]Steve Irwin's death because, well, so
   much has been said - but I just found out that a friend had been
   working with Steve on a new program for kids. His death hit her pretty
   hard.

   I don't watch much TV, but I have no doubt that if my kids were still
   little, I'd have all of Steve Irwin's shows memorized by now. They
   were the ultimate Discovery Channel addicts. Now, they've graduated to
   the point where they can actually go out there by themselves.
   Conservationists like Irwin have shown them how to cope with the
   beauty and the nastiness of the great outdoors.

   For all of its cruelty, nature's nastiness usually has a purpose. The
   nastiness of someone like [2]Germaine Greer is - unnatural.

   Steve Irwin will be remembered for his ability to bring the mystery
   and danger of nature into our living rooms. He also will be remembered
   for his ability to communicate with kids. And, according to family
   wishes, any donations made in Steve's name should be sent to the
   [3]Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Fund.

References

   1. http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/opinion/story/0,22049,20370884-5001031,00.html
   2. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20368356-1702,00.html
   3. http://www.wildlifewarriors.org.au/make_a_donation/wildlife_warriors.html