Thanks for sharing that Bill. That really does put the "rant" in context. I thought I understood where you were coming from, and it was proven once again that I should never assume.
For me, when I see someone like Ms. Huston, or Ms. Winehouse, or Mr. Ledger, or countless others dying from their disease, with all their gifts and advantages, it just makes me think that if all the people that love and surround them can't save them...then what hope do we have of saving the alcoholics in our lives? Until they make the decision to seek sobriety, we're just along for the ride and we've got to take care of ourselves as best we can in the meantime.