Toi, I am sorry you feel this way. I think that if G-d gave someone, Jew or non-Jew, a talent, ability, or skill, and the person uses it in a way the makes a positive impact on their culture or on the world, even if YOU didn’t benefit from it, that is something to respect and appreciate. And you know what, Bob Marley made a tremendous contribution to the world of music. Yes, I know what he was and I know what he did, but I don’t just say “Oh, he did such and such, so I can’t appreciate anything from him.” That, to me, is closed-minded, selfish, and looking at things negatively. And whether or not we should be mourning Steve Jobs, we should be able to see the contribution he has made using the talents G-d gave him in a positive way.
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