Thoughts 24 Jun 2007 11:05 am
George Clooney
On lake Como in Lombardy, Italy, in the small village of Laglio is the villa of George Clooney.
The problem arose when the mayor and others decided to build a car park, floating bridge, and other “improvements” near Clooney’s villa.
They said it wasn’t about him, but the mayor’s current plans include a car park, lifts and a floating walkway, which would lead from the center of town to a platform right in front of Mr Clooney’s villa.
I normally assume that some celebrity is just throwing a hissie-fit when they protest, pretty much, anything. they have a tendency to behave like ill mannered children who don’t understand that they can’t always get what they want when they want it.
However in this case, I agree with the protesters.
The Mayor and his cronies are, to all outward appearances, simply capitalizing on Mr. Clooney’s fame.
Even celebrities should be allowed some privacy.
In the mean time the Mayor is trying to force a project down the throats of the town’s people.
Experience has taught us that this only happens when there’s something in it for the politician or his friends.