Shat Attack

William Shatner was attacked in the media and Twitter for not being able to attend Leonard Nimoy's funeral. Never one to back down from a controversy Shatner fired back and invited his followers to chime in. It was a mixed bag of support and chiding.                                                  
Shatner had already explained he couldn't attend the funeral because of a prior commitment to do a fundraiser for the Red Cross in Florida. His daughters went to Nimoy's services on his behalf.

For the so called legitimate press that commented on this matter the only thing an intelligent person can say is it must have been a really slow newsday. I'm sure there's real news to be reported. Isn't there?

Shatner made a decision to honor his commitment to the Red Cross. Does anyone really think he didn't feel bad about missing his friend's funeral? Is there anyone who thinks Nimoy would have wanted Shatner to ditch a charitable fundraiser?

The people chiming in on this issue don't know either man or the depth of their five decade friendship. We all mourn and honor in different ways. Show a little respect.

Shatner has no problem publicizing himself and seizing the spotlight for himself but in this instance he didn't seek the light, others made a decision to focus on a singularly ridiculous tirade and take away from what mattered, the death of Leonard Nimoy.