By Heidi J Hameed Los Angeles
I was reading the (letter) entitled “No reminders needed for O.J. saga” (Nov. 23, page 4) and I have a few words to say.
First of all, everyone has a right to his/her opinion. Secondly, before we crucify O.J. (Simpson) again for something he may or may not have done, let’s remember that none of us are perfect and that if someone were to go looking deeply enough, not one of us would escape with no skeletons in our closet, including myself.
O.J. has a right to write this book. Whether or not I agree with it or the motivation for having it written is irrelevant. O.J. was acquitted in a federal case, and truth be told, should never have had a “civil” trial, which is tantamount to double jeopardy, no matter how we twist the words to close a loop that was open for a period of time.
Personally, I believe the book was in poor taste, and the reason he said it was written was ridiculous, but again, legally, he has every right to have this book written and published. I wish he’d do right by the Goldmans, but then again, there is as much vindictiveness from Ron Goldman’s family as I’ve ever seen. They are hell-bent on destroying O.J., and don’t seem to care whether or not he actually committed the murders so long as someone pays for it.
For years, I’ve watched as one athlete or actor after another comes to a crashing halt. Fame has a price tag, which far exceeds any benefits it might otherwise have. I thank God I’m not famous and pray I won’t be unless He knows I can handle it and keep my nose clean.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 27, 2006. Read the original PDF.