Ways to hog the spotlight.

Yes, we live in a world where one can gain instant fame. Or notoriety. Do what Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz did.  Commit suicide. And take hundreds of people with you. Now we all have heard of Lubitz. Exactly what he wanted. We have news channels. Reporting horrendous deeds. Twenty-four hours  a day. Yes, stuff like this makes the news. Here's another way. Become a politician. With outlandish ideas. Making a complete fool of one's self. Politicians do it every day. Knowing it will get them publicity. Name recognition. Celebrity. Don't know if that's more humane than Lubitz's way. Have to think about it. So many ways to hog the spotlight. --Jim Broede