by Jen M. Hernandez

Created on: June 09, 2009

It seems to be a common belief among the general public that entertainers must forgo their flaws and privacy when they indulge in a successful lifestyle. It should, however, be appreciated that although these individuals happen to excel in a career that earns them vast sums of money, they deserve the same levels of respect and privacy that we demand on a daily basis.

Unlike celebrity, common people have the ability to easily shift roles in their everyday life. An individual may wake up as a parent; arrive to work as an employee, then a citizen as they make decisions daily that impact our society (like while driving), and arrive home in an effort to relax from the days tumultuous tasks. The difference between celebrities and us is that we don't have paparazzi, and fans invading our privacy throughout this entire experience. How would we react under the pressure?

In all careers there exist some rules for the safety of employees, and to become an entertainer (whether it be in movies, music, sports or politics), unfortunately, also means to relinquish privacy on a daily basis. Though it may seem a bit excessive to suggest that celebrities ought to be awarded the protection of police escorts when large masses are expected, think of all the positive aspects this kind of care would do.

To ensure that trained professionals escort celebrities to large events is entirely proactive. The dangers that surround celebrities are immense, and not just for the celebrity, but for the crowding individuals around them. There exist many occasions on which fans or paparazzi have been hurt as they, and several others, carelessly charge toward a famous personality. These moments would certainly be limited, and far better controlled under the surveillance of a trained police officer. Placing police in a location where a crowd is bound to collect is a precaution and can prevent people from being hurt, or worse, killed.

In some cases, it is the celebrity who is at risk, and during this time it is also important that the police become involved. The lengths to which people go to get close to their favorite celebrities, or that paparazzi endure to get the best shot is limitless. One must wonder if awarding famous individuals with police escorts may have positively altered the day Princess Diana was killed in a car accident, or John Lennon was shot in front of his building. Many have been physically wounded in the midst of a fan/paparazzi stampede. How far must this go before the government pays closer attention to it? How much longer before they take precautionary measures?

It is simply a necessity.

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