4292011 strong against paparazzi photography of Princess Kate Middleton
- von: Kaitlyn Cocuzzo, Brianna Cocuzzo
- empfänger: Aggressive, Dangerous and Otherwise Illegal Media Personnel/ Paparazzi
-- "Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society it is a goal and a essential part of my life, a kind of destiny. Whoever is in distress can call on me I will come running where ever they are.%u201D "Carry out random acts of kindness with no expectation of reward safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you."- Princess Diana
She did everything she could to end suffering, to save others and most importantly to protect her sons. Despite having a number of obstacles to face in her own life she selflessly thought of other people rather than herself every moment of her life. - Please, help her achieve her wish of someone doing that right thing for her after all she did for this world in her short 36 years here. Someone will return the favor by protecting her son's heart, his livelihood, his sanity, and the person who finally helped him to move on from, heal from, learn from but never forget the incredible grief felt from losing his mother, who was to all standards an incredible woman. That someone CAN be YOU. And if you sign this petition it WILL be YOU!
What exactly are we trying to accomplish?
We want to stop the dangerous, illegal, immoral and proven to be harmful behavior of paparazzi photography once and for all. We have decided to pursue this mission because after the death of his mother (Princess Diana) her boyfriend Dodi Al-Fayed (also a wonderful and loving man who was wonderful to the boys and helped them a great deal to cope with the divorce of their parents), and her driver Henri Paul, long time employee of the father of Dodi Al-Fayed. Prince William is incredibly frightened and depressed by the fact that they treat his fianc%uFFFDe Kate the exact same way they treated his mother. And has expressed fear based on the philosophy of the same actions repeated will create the same results. They are exploiting her for their own gain and not leaving her in any peace despite repeated attempts to find safety and repeated requests for some privacy in her private life. Particularly, an opportunity for a much needed break from the constant scrutiny that comes with being royalty and a chance at the normal life she willingly gave up to be with him and for true love. In 2007 (The 10 year anniversary of his mother's death) Prince Will was so dedicated to Kate's safety and to Diana's memory, so in love with them, and so willing to sacrifice anything for Kate's safety and happiness he even broke up with her believing it was the only way to keep her safe, and saying he needed to get her away from the danger they pose to her. Will like so many others before, and like so many after him will continue to do if we don't break the vicious cycle wanted to save his ( future) spouse from the same tragic destiny to befall his famous parent, and feared the possibility that it could occur. Because of unwanted scrutiny that befalls the royal girlfriend he wanted to afford Kate "A chance to back out if she needed to before it all got to be too much". Eventually- as the threat increased further and the Middleton's property was aggressively and forcefully violated (despite being a highly secluded property which would have to be found by active seeking our pursuit) to uncover the motives behind their split, and their plans for their future together (or lack there of) they decided to get back together for their safety and more importantly for their love. Thankfully they realized they could not be apart, splitting up had done nothing to help and if anything had made it worse, they both hated being apart and missed each other, and staying away really didn't seem to be an option any longer, together they made the mutual decision to take chance for love, agreeing that "the passion is in the risk" and that anything was worth it to be together. Even while they were split up Kate continued to show support for him, attending a concert in his mother's memory, and being a support system through his grief. Luckily despite the risks, their passion was so great that they joyously agreed to give their still growing love (even in absence) another chance, which was a good decision as they are safe so far and are now engaged! Kate wears the ring of the late princess Diana as a tribute to Will's mother and to display how much these two amazing, beautiful women mean to him, he says he gave her the ring because he is still upset by the fact that she can not be a part of this special event, which he knows she would have loved, and thinks it was the best way to keep her close. This ring is made even more special by the fact that Prince Harry was given the ring after his mother's death (when he was only 12) and had kept it since that time. However, out of love and respect for William and Kate he decided "the future queen of England should be wearing this ring" because that was his mother's plan when she received it (but for variety of reasons, including tensions within the family and her death before she would have inherited the throne had she remained with her husband) she never had the chance. This ring, is one of the most meaningful things ever possessed by this family, and it is clear that he would not give it to any girl who did not mean the world to him, and he would only give it to girl he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, and who he was confident had the same desires. The two girls who wore this ring are his world both and are connected to each other through it. Although, we personally believe they are protected by a loving guardian angel, who no doubt was welcomed to heaven with open arms for all of her good work, they still are afraid and unhappy, and no matter what anyone living or deceased does to protect them, no power in this world natural, supernatural, or more can possibly make it so there is no fear or danger in the world no matter how great that power may be. Will himself, has stated that he used to enjoy the time at Kate's incredibly remote home with her family because he felt they were both safe there- but recently as more paparazzi have been arriving on her lawn and Kate's parents (who have been parent figures to Will and helped him to grieve a great deal and see once again the joys of having a complete family) have gotten in more and more altercations attempting to protect their three children and their home. He feels as though there is no where in the world where he feels he is safe from them, and more importantly to him, where she is safe from them. Consequently, he feels there is nowhere where he is truly safe from his enduring pain, and from the fear that he will have to suffer the same loss again. To this day William thinks about his mother every day. Both William and his younger brother Harry believe that she was the most incredible human being, the sweetest and most caring person, a hero to them to countless others and mostly importantly the best and most loving "mum" ever to walk the earth. The danger they have put this family in has been an incredible strain on the entire family and caused them to feel a great deal more pain after enduring an entirely unnecessary tragedy at the filthy, bloody, hands of human greed. Made worse by the fact that they destroyed the most beautiful princess (inside and out) to even walk this earth.
Always remember to learn from tragedy and use it to make a difference in the world, through this coupled with enduring love that transcends all tragedy transforms into hope.
Please help us to help them. There is always something for you to do!
Don't think you can make a difference?? We know you can!!
**Last time the English press stopped publishing unauthorized pictures of Kate at Wills' (as he is affectionately called by his family and Kate, a practice originally started by his mother) request and because people boycotted and protested- it worked, paparazzi were no longer attempting to photograph Kate or put her in any type of danger with their inappropriate, reckless, and plain cruel behavior! This goes to show people like you and I can make difference! As Gandhi once said "A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history." It is our responsibility to do this now, as a thank you to Diana for all the good she did for the world. Please please do William's 2 angels, one in heaven and one on earth. Do this to help an angel in heaven protect her beautiful angels on earth, her sons and her "daughter" need you! As long as we keep her legacy alive Diana will never really be gone, remember only those who never lived truly die, she lived every minute of life to the fullest, and she is very much with us today, she left us her legacy and left us countless valuable lessons about life, I have no doubt she can see what we are doing for her children, and what we are doing to keep her alive, and prove that she is very much alive even after her heart (the greatest and purest heart in the world) has stopped beating but has not stopped loving, and therefore not stopped doing what our hearts are given to us by our loving father in heaven to do! <3
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND YOUR SUPPORT, WE APPRECIATE IT GREATLY!
We the Undersigned, strongly support this cause and are rooted in the belief that all of us taking little steps can create a major change that will continue to benefit all parties involved. Before we continue we would like to thank you for taking the time to read over, and consider our propositions and we hope that you find them reasonable as you will still have adequate means to make a living, support you families and do what you love without compromising the safety of others or yourselves.
You I am sure are well aware of the tragedy that has occurred as a result of behaviors similar to the ones which you continue to display. It is for that reason that we ask you to exercise the necessary control that we know you possess, and to stop these dangerous behaviors and conduct yourselves in an appropriate manner, while maintaining your jobs and livelihoods. This more appropriate conduct will prevent a similar catastrophe from occurring in the future.
We are completely aware, and understanding of, the fact that no one ever intended to cause any harm to any people involved. It is a basic, and unfortunate, flaw of human nature that we tend to act rashly rather than considering carefully the consequences of our actions in new or exciting situations. Unfortunately, these extreme emotions and a lack of processing time can evoke a whirlwind combination of excitement, curiosity, anger, and fear, which can often gets the best of us.
While we understand that these aggressive and frequently dangerous methods are intended to be a way of supporting your families, and not as anything malicious, we believe that there are safer methods that can guarantee tragedy will not occur. We also strongly affirm that these methods should consistently be employed. Some of these methods are explained below, in the hopes that you will adopt them, which will create a safer environment for everyone involved. We have compiled a list that we believe to be extensive, however we encourage you to come up with your own safe solutions, and use the large media outlets that you have so much influence over, to share them and most importantly lead by example. Employ them!
1. If it is illegal don't do it. Laws vary by location so you may want to check with authorities, when in doubt DON'T DO IT! Ignorance of the law does NOT excuse you from the law. Many people refuse to buy the photographs that have been obtained illegally, and widespread boycotts have occurred. These two efforts have been extremely effective in the past. (Refer to our description above for more information)
2. Approach people and kindly, respectfully request to take a picture. Typically, they will agree with you, especially if they know that you are still going to get one even if they say no. Many celebrities will allow you "candid" shots as they go about everyday activities so that they still have the same "candid" value attached to them. In other words, they will pretend you caught them off guard. As a general rule, people return respect when they are given it.
3. Don't get aggressive. If they say no, they have a reason. They can sue you for doing it anyway. What you need to remember is that even though celebrities are icons, they are also regular human beings just like us. There are times where they want their privacy. They of course have emotions and can lose their composure quickly in this type of situation. When two parties have become angry at each other, and are both losing composure, this is when things can quickly get violent and dangerous. This threat is multiplied when events in their personal past can cause them to have a more extreme reaction to this type of threat. (The basis of this entire petition)
4. You do not have to "win" every time. If they get away from you, then they have gotten away. Active pursuit is not necessary. The importance of this is increased in a situation where you can create, or encounter a hazard. Even worse than that, is pushing someone else, who is innocent, into these situations. This means anything with a motor vehicle is an automatic NO and particularly dangerous. This is especially true because road rage, and high speeds can quickly become factors. (again think about the basis for this petition)
5. Stop yourself BEFORE you enter a situation where you are likely to lose control. It is natural for people to act in a way that they normally would not in an "out of control" situation. You should ensure that you have planned out a course of action in advance while you can think and stick too it. If you sense that you will not be able to maintain control over a situation now is the time to stop.
6. If you miss an opportunity other will come. Killing, or injuring someone, or making them otherwise unable/ unwilling to deal with you in the future will guarantee that you miss every opportunity. Even if any type of harm was NOT your intention. Most people stop for pictures for polite press people. Never, however, are the frightening, threatening, dangerous or violent ones allowed the same opportunities.
7. Be patient. Sometimes the best business strategy is to play it safe. You will manage to get your pictures. You will find that a lot more people will purchase them and there is a lot less you can lose. You will make more money in the long run. And you will have a better relationship with consumers and the subjects of you photos alike. Even more important than the money, is that you will feel much more pride in the images you get, if you do not endanger other peoples lives, and obtain them through legal means. EVERYONE WINS instead of everyone losing.
8. When in doubt, don't do it. If you are wondering if it is safe, it is probably not! Better safe than sorry. There is a safe method in almost every situation. Find it and adjust the plan accordingly. If there is not a safe method in a situation, get out of the situation before any further action is taken in obtaining you photograph. This rule should apply not only to your photography but to ALL aspects of life.
We are great supporters of the media and photography. We believe that we it offers the opportunity to keep a moment immortally frozen, and provide us with precious memories that will last for not a life but for an eternity. We are absolute supporters or celebrities being available and accessible to their fans. We feel this is an especially important goal for royalty, because they need to communicate with their subjects. We are however, stronger supporters of human rights, safety, and respect for life. We appreciate what you are doing (photography) but we hate how you are going about it. (Danger and Aggression)
Although this group focuses specifically on "Princess" Kate. We believe that this is something that should translate to all people, as a basic measure of human decency.
We known that this would mean a great deal to Prince William, because he would feel safe knowing that the same thing would not happen to his fianc%uFFFDe that happened to his mom. It would also mean as much to his brother Prince Harry who considers Kate to be the sister he always wanted. He has been quoted saying "I've always wanted a sister and now I 'm getting one." Most importantly, it would mean a lot to Princess Diana, to see this succeed. We know that she will be able to see this from heaven and look down at you with pride and forgiveness if you save her sons and "daughter" from, the same tragic fate that befell her. Based on the way she lived her entire life, nothing would mean more to her than if her death affected a change that could help others. In that sense her legacy will live on, and she will continue to achieve her life long mission of helping others even after her death.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and acting on it.
"You can only make the mistake once then it becomes a choice"
Make the right one!
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