Tyson Sucks.. But This is a Tragedy....

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Tyson Sucks.. But This is a Tragedy....
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Tue, 05-26-2009 - 12:38pm

nevertheless.  And a safety issue I never thought of...


http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6440870.html


PHOENIX — The near-fatal strangulation of boxer Mike Tyson’s 4-year-old daughter appears to be a “tragic accident,” police say.


Exodus Tyson was on life support today after apparently accidentally hanging herself on a cord dangling from a treadmill in her modest central Phoenix home.


“Somehow she was playing on this treadmill, and there’s a cord that hangs under the console — it’s kind of a loop,” police Sgt. Andy Hill said. “Either she slipped or put her head in the loop, but it acted like a noose, and she was obviously unable to get herself off of it.”


Exodus’ 7-year-old brother found her Monday and told their mother, who was in another room. She took Exodus off the cord, called 911 and tried to revive her.


Responding officers and firefighters performed CPR on Exodus as they rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was in “extremely critical condition” and on life support, Hill said.


Hill said former heavyweight champion Tyson, 42, had been in Las Vegas but flew to Phoenix immediately after learning of the accident.


“The Tyson family would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks for all your prayers and support, and we ask that we be allowed our privacy at this difficult time,” the boxer said in a statement.


Brief footage from local TV station KTVK showed Tyson arriving at the hospital in a white button-up and black pants, and looking around with a frown before going inside.


Hill said everything in the investigation pointed to a “tragic accident,” adding that calls involving children is an officer’s most difficult duty.


“Those are the things that stay with you in your career,” he said. “We always hope for a miracle — not to have the worst happen to a child.”


Neighbors said they were surprised and saddened when they heard what had happened.


“It’s terrible,” said Abby St. Jermain, who grew up in the neighborhood and is house-sitting for her parents down the street. “The kids are so sweet. We always see them riding their bikes, playing. They’ve just been wonderful people.”


Dinka Radic, who lives across the street, described Exodus as smart and sweet.


“The little girl, she says ‘You got chocolate in your house?’” Radic said. “I say ‘Yes,’ and she says, ‘OK, give me some.’”


When she gives the girl the chocolate, Radic said “she just kisses me on my knees. Kiss, kiss, kiss. Very nice.”

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Wed, 05-27-2009 - 9:34am

Those must have been scary incidences. I worked in an ER for a few summers when I was in college. Accidents happen, no matter how vigilant a parent is. I think the worst are the helicopter parents who hover over their children's every move and those who are judgemental based on incorrect assumptions.






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Thu, 05-28-2009 - 12:11pm

This came up just after a heated debate about how Tyson's rape victim didn't go up to his room "for tea and conversation."


Would you be just as

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Fri, 05-29-2009 - 8:47am

I think its really sad. From what I've heard about his documentary and a recent interview, he seemed like he was finally getting his head on straight. He was trying to finally do right by his family and I've never been a Tyson supporter for his treatment of women, but he seems like a very different person. Maybe its karma catching up with him, but its really sad.

And i would not care if one of Osama Bin laden's children died. I don't think you can compare the two. They both have done horrible things. But one of them grew up, apologized, and is trying to live a good life. I would be the first person with a baseball bat at my neighbors house if i found out they raped someone, but i think its important to forgive people who deserve it. If not, what is the point for them to better themselves if they are always going to be treated a certain way for what they did? Remember, the women were not the first victim, Tyson was. You can't raise someone poorly and expect a good outcome. Thats like beating your dog and being surprised when it attacks you. It may be an animal instinct but its also a basic human instinct as well.

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Fri, 05-29-2009 - 10:02am

Good points.


I haven't seen the documentary on him, just perused some info on wikipedia.


Honestly, if he's truly remorseful for his actions and is actively striving to be a better person, then I can forgive.


Maybe its karma catching up with him, but its really sad.


This reminds me of something my mother used to say about the sins of the father being paid by their children... or something like that.

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Sat, 05-30-2009 - 7:30am

"I haven't seen the documentary on him, just perused some info on wikipedia."

I really want to see it. I was always a Tyson hater. I actually didn't even know he had children until this story broke. I've never been one for forgiveness but just something about hearing clips of him and reading about his interviews just sells me that he is a different person.

"But thankfully his kids grew up happy (without him in their lives), one just graduated college and married, the other is starting college in the fall."

That is good. Its scary how some people have children. Having to worry what their kids are going to turn out to be like.

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Sat, 05-30-2009 - 12:00pm

A child is dead.


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Sun, 05-31-2009 - 12:12pm

I don't need to ignore your posts. I am an adult and can discuss my feelings.


And to answer your question, yes actually, if it were Bin Laden's child, I would feel the same. We are all people at the end of the day-some make good decisions, some make bad, but as people, we are not the ones who judge, God is, so I leave that for God to do.


Every person knows how pain feels, and every person knows what it feels like to inflict pain on someone else. In God's eyes, one who lies is just as guilty as one who murders. So we all lie and all are equally sinful...that being said, would you say, "you suck, but sorry about your child" were the parent just simply a liar??? I reckon you wouldn't...and I don't like rapists, murders or abusers either, but I leave all of that to God. It will be taken care of in the end...just a suggestion, so that you can live as happily as possible :)


P.S. My cousin was murdered 12 years ago at the age of 15. I was only 12, and had to watch him being buried. I was so upset, but I have forgiven the murderer and moved on. If the murderer shall remain evil, he will be punished, but if he shall turn his life around in jail, I am open for that too. God forgives all who repent, so I have let go of the pain and I am hopeful for the future. Some lost souls become found so I am hopeful that this man will. I speak from experiencing pain and if I can forgive, anyone can!


"It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere" ~Agnes Repplier
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Sun, 05-31-2009 - 12:16pm

Thank you so much for saying that. So many people get wrapped up in their personal views on Tyson, that they miss the entire point of this tragedy. That's one reason I hate the internet at times-people are way to bold on here, and would never be this bold in person.


R.I.P. Exodus Tyson.


"It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere" ~Agnes Repplier
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Sun, 05-31-2009 - 12:35pm

I don't need to ignore your posts. I am an adult and can discuss my feelings.


Cool.

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Sun, 05-31-2009 - 1:32pm

I'm normally on the internet once per week, so it is not going to be easy-replying to you daily.


...I will say, reading the Bible is like reading Shakespeare, your interpretation is yours-and it isn't wrong...


...I didn't say we don't judge because that's our culture, but it is wrong to judge, so just because u judge doesn't mean it is not punishable. No one can cast the 1st stone...a sin is a sin is a sin-period.


...But as people, we all can relate to one another, and pain is pain is pain. Just because someone is a murderer doesn't make them worse than a liar. There was a lady recently in the news who lied about being kidnapped by "two black men" and to me, she is as guilty of a person as a murderer...but I forgive all, so my heart is light-never heavy.


Lastly, from my personal experience,

"It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere" ~Agnes Repplier