The vultures at the news desk finally backed off and stopped this pathetic hounding of a man trying to recover. We forced them to admit that their primetime cruelty has consequences. Keep your eyes open because we will not hesitate to call them out again if they return to their …
November 12, 2018
Final supporters
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Cousins
In 2002 Ben's father made this plea:
"I am making this statement today not on behalf of Ben, but as a father on behalf of his son... Ben's problem relates to substance abuse, and he faces a great challenge... We acknowledge the public scrutiny that comes with the opportunities and privileges that Ben has had, but I ask now with the issues that Ben faces, that my son is given the privacy and the opportunity that he needs to deal with this problem..."
Local TV news stations aggressively rejected the family's wish from day one.
Amphetamine is a drug emblematic to anger and paranoia. Is it not reasonable to think an addict, chased by mass media, would have his symptoms and dependency exacerbated?
Media knows their Scrutiny is a weapon, and Ben's now a fragile private citizen, not to mention homeless, so what the hell are they doing? It's primetime sadism.
Most addicts with strong family support and resources like him, find a way out of addiction. Thousands of others who are ignored by Media kick their habit, but Ben still spirals down after so long. Is it a stretch to think Media is complicit?
When "news" broadcasters get in Ben's face every time he goes to court, walks down the street and seeks shelter for the night, it makes getting high the path of least resistance and his only solace. I've seen a lot of hateful comments since doing this petition, so I have no doubt Ben cops this from the public too. Hate, schooled by barbarous Private media companies.
Do you need to hear his entire Rap sheet EVERY TIME he's on the news? Recently, a reporter asked the State Premier for comment. That's just pernicious humiliation from the highest office to the lowest. This lack of Mindfulness is a violence unto itself.
Maybe Channels 7,9 and 10 rationalize it as a "cautionary tale for the greater good.” I don't know, but that's not their job and it’s past time they respected a father's wish.
We'd all love to see Cousin's become a Redemption story, and it will be up to him to do so, but it won't happen until TV media abandons the "Fallen Hero" schtick that drones in our ears like a brutal mantra.
** For the those who withhold sympathy for Ben because "addiction is a choice," please read this information and apply it with context to a Media that's turned most people against him because they've lost patience with his repeated offenses.
Pretend you're a homeless addict with an entire Society familiar with your name and face, on your back, then tell me how weak he is.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 25, 2018
August 24, 2018
The local news networks clearly think they can just profit off this man's suffering until he crumbles completely. I am working on a direct confrontation strategy because their predatory behavior is an absolute disgrace that refuses to stop on its own.
Reached 100 supporters
August 24, 2018
168 Comments
Great petition. It’s nothing more than pity porn. If the media drive the poor guy to the grave - I couldn’t stand to hear the sycophantic editorial response around a ‘wasted talent’. They wouldn’t take any responsibility for the outcome either.
What happened to journalism standards.hounding Ben just because he was years ago a Eagle And still much loved by us all To see him chased ,targeted Making front page news . Is he the only druggie around? He could be your son,your friend Leave him alone! Go find some real News ! Look up the word ,Ethics..,!
Ben has mental health problems yet the gutter snipe media hound him beyond compassion. This has to stop. Someone maybe a family member should convince Ben to try Shalom House fir help with his addiction. To the media leave him alone and concentrate on more worthy news like our farmers who are struggling. Shame on the media.
It’s time that the media leave Ben and the Cousins family alone. It is such a difficult time for everyone concerned as anyone will tell you who is dealing with the same issues in their family. Keeping Ben and his family in my prayers and thoughts.
Totally agree leave ben to his life hes no longer a active sportsman hes a drug addict with many hurdles leave him be I find the media to be such BULLIES this disgusts me greatly . I wish ben all the best and hope he finds peace and the strength to get clean in his own time WITHOUT media in his face everytime he falls .
Leave him alone he’s a 10/10 what ever he’s doing he’s doing it 100% correct
I'm with Ben, wish they'd all leave him alone! What if it was a family member of theirs, bet they'd think differently then!!!
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The vultures at the news desk finally backed off and stopped this pathetic hounding of a man trying to recover. We forced them to admit that their primetime cruelty has consequences. Keep your eyes open because we will not hesitate to call them out again if they return to their …
November 12, 2018
Final supporters
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Cousins
In 2002 Ben's father made this plea:
"I am making this statement today not on behalf of Ben, but as a father on behalf of his son... Ben's problem relates to substance abuse, and he faces a great challenge... We acknowledge the public scrutiny that comes with the opportunities and privileges that Ben has had, but I ask now with the issues that Ben faces, that my son is given the privacy and the opportunity that he needs to deal with this problem..."
Local TV news stations aggressively rejected the family's wish from day one.
Amphetamine is a drug emblematic to anger and paranoia. Is it not reasonable to think an addict, chased by mass media, would have his symptoms and dependency exacerbated?
Media knows their Scrutiny is a weapon, and Ben's now a fragile private citizen, not to mention homeless, so what the hell are they doing? It's primetime sadism.
Most addicts with strong family support and resources like him, find a way out of addiction. Thousands of others who are ignored by Media kick their habit, but Ben still spirals down after so long. Is it a stretch to think Media is complicit?
When "news" broadcasters get in Ben's face every time he goes to court, walks down the street and seeks shelter for the night, it makes getting high the path of least resistance and his only solace. I've seen a lot of hateful comments since doing this petition, so I have no doubt Ben cops this from the public too. Hate, schooled by barbarous Private media companies.
Do you need to hear his entire Rap sheet EVERY TIME he's on the news? Recently, a reporter asked the State Premier for comment. That's just pernicious humiliation from the highest office to the lowest. This lack of Mindfulness is a violence unto itself.
Maybe Channels 7,9 and 10 rationalize it as a "cautionary tale for the greater good.” I don't know, but that's not their job and it’s past time they respected a father's wish.
We'd all love to see Cousin's become a Redemption story, and it will be up to him to do so, but it won't happen until TV media abandons the "Fallen Hero" schtick that drones in our ears like a brutal mantra.
** For the those who withhold sympathy for Ben because "addiction is a choice," please read this information and apply it with context to a Media that's turned most people against him because they've lost patience with his repeated offenses.
Pretend you're a homeless addict with an entire Society familiar with your name and face, on your back, then tell me how weak he is.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 25, 2018
August 24, 2018
The local news networks clearly think they can just profit off this man's suffering until he crumbles completely. I am working on a direct confrontation strategy because their predatory behavior is an absolute disgrace that refuses to stop on its own.
Reached 100 supporters
August 24, 2018
168 Comments
Just leave Ben alone and let him get on with his life and enjoy his kids while he can l think he has enough trauma from the emeader over the last decade you don’t see any other footballer with the same problem being harassed consistently like Ben
Great petition. It’s nothing more than pity porn. If the media drive the poor guy to the grave - I couldn’t stand to hear the sycophantic editorial response around a ‘wasted talent’. They wouldn’t take any responsibility for the outcome either.
What happened to journalism standards.hounding Ben just because he was years ago a Eagle And still much loved by us all To see him chased ,targeted Making front page news . Is he the only druggie around? He could be your son,your friend Leave him alone! Go find some real News ! Look up the word ,Ethics..,!
Ben has mental health problems yet the gutter snipe media hound him beyond compassion. This has to stop. Someone maybe a family member should convince Ben to try Shalom House fir help with his addiction. To the media leave him alone and concentrate on more worthy news like our farmers who are struggling. Shame on the media.
It’s time that the media leave Ben and the Cousins family alone. It is such a difficult time for everyone concerned as anyone will tell you who is dealing with the same issues in their family. Keeping Ben and his family in my prayers and thoughts.
Totally agree leave ben to his life hes no longer a active sportsman hes a drug addict with many hurdles leave him be I find the media to be such BULLIES this disgusts me greatly . I wish ben all the best and hope he finds peace and the strength to get clean in his own time WITHOUT media in his face everytime he falls .
Leave him alone he’s a 10/10 what ever he’s doing he’s doing it 100% correct
I'm with Ben, wish they'd all leave him alone! What if it was a family member of theirs, bet they'd think differently then!!!
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Just leave Ben alone and let him get on with his life and enjoy his kids while he can l think he has enough trauma from the emeader over the last decade you don’t see any other footballer with the same problem being harassed consistently like Ben