Children may not be aware of Kobe Bryant or Michael Jackson enough to be affected by their misbehavior. Some celebrities have a greater obligation to steer clear of hookers, cocaine, and $100K gambling debts. Sadly, they don't. The recent troubles of this former role model have really bothered me. What should we tell our children?

Most puppets, some muppets and all children's television stars are satanic. This is a fact. But does this really suprise anyone? Ernie ( who most certainly has ADHD) and Bert (who has anger management issues) had very little parental support. Their parents were never around-ever.

Bert is not evil. He is a respected member of the community. Don't make me use the Chewbacca Defense.

Undoubtably, this will become a major campaign issue. Bush has never wavered in his commendation of Bert's behavior. However, Matt Drudge reported that W did coke with Bert and some Dominican hookers back in 79.Kerry supported Bert but not his behavior.

Unfortunately both Bert and Ernie did drugs, heavy at one time. It was easy in the late 70's to acquire drugs in NY. Back then Gordon was one of the biggest suppliers on the East Coast. He used Mr. Hooper's store as a front for his enterprise. He brought down an entire community. Take Oscar the grouch for example. Before he got hooked on coke has was affectionately know as Oscar the effervescent.

Buford your comments are very prescient. I admire you greatly. Let us not forget Mr Smuffolufagus, who most certainly was a heroin addict and a deadbeat dad. Also Beaker,who seemed to always be tweaked out on Methanphetamine.